蜢 (měng) - Grasshopper — a type of insect in the

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Grasshopper — a type of insect in the family Acrididae, typically found in grassy areas.

Grasshopper — a type of insect in the

Usage highlights

GrasshopperLocustJumping insectLarge grasshopperGreen grasshopperField grasshopper

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A grasshopper jumped on the leaf (一只蜢跳上叶子).
  • The field is full of grasshoppers (田野里满是草蜢).
  • He caught a large grasshopper (他捉到一只大蜢).
  • Grasshoppers are known for their jumping ability (蜢以跳跃能力著称).

Collocations

  • Grasshopper(草蜢)
  • Locust(蝗蜢)
  • Jumping insect(跳蜢)
  • Large grasshopper(大蜢)
  • Green grasshopper(青蜢)
  • Field grasshopper(田蜢)

Idioms

  • Like an ant moving a grasshopper(蚍蜉撼树)
  • Flying grasshopper(飞蜢)
  • Jumping like a grasshopper(如蜢跳跃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Grasshoppers are common in Chinese agricultural settings and are often associated with fields and nature.
  • In some contexts, grasshoppers symbolize agility and leaping forward.
  • They appear in folk tales and children's stories as lively creatures.

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