蜏 (yǒu) - Mayfly — refers to a short-lived insect of

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蜏 · yǒu

Mayfly — refers to a short-lived insect of the order Ephemeroptera, known for its brief adult lifespan.

Mayfly — refers to a short-lived insect of

Usage highlights

Mayfly insectMayfly larvaMayfly swarmEphemeral as a mayflyMayfly life cycle

Synonyms

  • 蜉蝣— Mayfly (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mayfly (蜉蝣) has a very short lifespan.
  • He studied the mayfly (蜏) species in the river.
  • Mayflies (蜉蝣目 insects) emerge in large swarms.
  • The ephemeral beauty of the mayfly (蜏) is often noted.

Collocations

  • Mayfly insect(蜉蝣)
  • Mayfly larva(蜏幼虫)
  • Mayfly swarm(蜏群)
  • Ephemeral as a mayfly(如蜏般短暂)
  • Mayfly life cycle(蜏的生命周期)

Idioms

  • Ephemeral as a mayfly(蜉蝣一世)
  • Living a mayfly's life(蜉蝣人生)
  • Mayfly and the oak(蜉蝣与橡树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the mayfly symbolizes transience and the brevity of life.
  • Often used in literature and poetry to represent fleeting beauty and ephemeral existence.
  • The character contains the insect radical 虫, indicating its classification as an insect.

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