蛢 (píng) - A type of beetle, specifically referring to the

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蛢 · píng

A type of beetle, specifically referring to the tortoise beetle or similar small insect.

A type of beetle, specifically referring to the

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden has many tortoise beetles (蛢虫).
  • He collected various beetles including the 蛢 (蛢甲虫).
  • This insect is commonly called 蛢 in some regions (地方称蛢).

Collocations

  • tortoise beetle(蛢虫)
  • 蛢 beetle(蛢甲虫)
  • golden tortoise beetle(金蛢)
  • 蛢 shell(蛢壳)
  • 蛢 larva(蛢幼虫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for specific beetles.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in entomological contexts.
  • Sometimes mentioned in traditional agricultural knowledge as a garden insect.

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