蜋 (láng) - Mantis — refers to the praying mantis insect,

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Mantis — refers to the praying mantis insect, often used in the compound word 'mantis' (螳螂).

Mantis — refers to the praying mantis insect,

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Praying mantisMantis shrimpMantis catching cicadaAnt mantisMantis larva

Synonyms

  • 螳螂— praying mantis (full compound term)
  • 螳— mantis (short form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A praying mantis is an insect (螳螂).
  • The mantis stalks its prey (蜋捕食).
  • Mantis shrimp is also called squilla (虾蜋).

Collocations

  • Praying mantis(螳螂)
  • Mantis shrimp(虾蜋)
  • Mantis catching cicada(蜋捕蝉)
  • Ant mantis(蚂蚁蜋)
  • Mantis larva(蜋幼虫)

Idioms

  • The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind(螳螂捕蝉，黄雀在后)
  • Mantis arm as chariot shaft(蜋臂当车)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The mantis appears in Chinese idioms and fables, often symbolizing overconfidence or underestimating challenges.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the mantis is sometimes seen as a symbol of courage and fearlessness.
  • The character 蜋 is primarily used in compound words, especially 螳螂 for praying mantis.

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