蜓 (tíng) - Dragonfly — refers to the insect dragonfly & also appears in the word for lizard (蜻蜓).

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Dragonfly — refers to the insect dragonfly;

also appears in the word for lizard (蜻蜓).

Dragonfly — refers to the insect dragonflyalso appears in the word for lizard (蜻蜓).

Usage highlights

DragonflyDragonfly wingsDragonfly larvaChasing dragonfliesDragonfly point waterLizard

Synonyms

  • 蜻蜓— dragonfly (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A dragonfly landed on the lotus leaf (蜻蜓落在荷叶上).
  • The child chased the dragonfly (孩子追蜻蜓).
  • We saw many dragonflies by the pond (我们在池塘边看到许多蜻蜓).
  • The dragonfly's wings are very delicate (蜻蜓的翅膀很精致).

Collocations

  • Dragonfly(蜻蜓)
  • Dragonfly wings(蜓翼)
  • Dragonfly larva(蜓幼虫)
  • Chasing dragonflies(追蜓)
  • Dragonfly point water(蜻蜓点水)
  • Lizard(蜥蜓)

Idioms

  • Dragonfly skims the water surface(蜻蜓点水)
  • As if a dragonfly shaking a stone pillar(蜻蜓撼石柱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, dragonflies symbolize summer, change, and adaptability.
  • The idiom '蜻蜓点水' (dragonfly skims water) describes a superficial approach to tasks.
  • Dragonflies are often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings and poetry.

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