蛣 (qī) - A type of dung beetle & also refers to the 蛣蜣 (qiqiang) beetle, known

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qī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

蛣 · qī

A type of dung beetle;

also refers to the 蛣蜣 (qiqiang) beetle, known for rolling dung balls.

A type of dung beetlealso refers to the 蛣蜣 (qiqiang) beetle, known

Usage highlights

Dung beetleBeetle speciesInsect observation

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dung beetle (蛣蜣) rolls its ball of dung.
  • Observing the beetle (蛣) in the garden.
  • In entomology, the 蛣蜣 is a well-known species.

Collocations

  • Dung beetle(蛣蜣)
  • Beetle species(蛣类)
  • Insect observation(观察蛣)

Idioms

  • Like a dung beetle rolling its ball(蛣蜣转丸)
  • The beetle's labor(蛣蜣之劳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 蛣 appears in classical texts like the Erya, an ancient Chinese dictionary.
  • It is specifically associated with the dung beetle (蛣蜣), which is noted in Chinese culture for its diligent, rolling behavior.
  • In traditional natural history, it was categorized among insects with notable habits.

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