蛱 (jiá) - Nymphalid — refers to a family of butterflies, & used in classical Chinese literature.

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jiá ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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蛱 · jiá

Nymphalid — refers to a family of butterflies, particularly the fritillary butterflies;

used in classical Chinese literature.

Nymphalid — refers to a family of butterflies,used in classical Chinese literature.

Usage highlights

butterflynymphalid butterflyfritillary butterflycolorful butterflybutterfly dancebutterfly wing

Synonyms

  • 蝶— butterfly (general term)
  • 蝴蝶— butterfly (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was filled with colorful butterflies (蛱蝶).
  • She observed the fritillary butterfly (蛱蝶) in the meadow.
  • Ancient poets often mentioned the butterfly (蛱蝶) in their works.
  • The nymphalid butterfly (蛱蝶科) is known for its vibrant patterns.

Collocations

  • butterfly(蛱蝶)
  • nymphalid butterfly(蛱蝶科)
  • fritillary butterfly(蛱蝶)
  • colorful butterfly(彩蛱蝶)
  • butterfly dance(蛱蝶舞)
  • butterfly wing(蛱蝶翅)

Idioms

  • Butterflies in love with flowers(游蜂浪蝶)
  • Butterflies and bees are busy(蝶恋蜂狂)
  • Dreaming of being a butterfly(庄周梦蝶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, butterflies symbolize love, joy, and transformation.
  • The character 蛱 is often used in classical poetry to depict beauty and nature.
  • Butterflies are associated with immortality and the soul in some Taoist beliefs.

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