蜣 (qiāng) - Dung beetle — a type of beetle that

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Dung beetle — a type of beetle that feeds on and rolls dung, especially the scarab beetle.

Dung beetle — a type of beetle that

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Dung beetleRolling dung beetleScarab beetleBeetle family

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dung beetle (蜣螂) rolls balls of dung.
  • In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle (圣甲虫) was revered.
  • Observing the dung beetle's behavior (蜣螂行为) is fascinating.

Collocations

  • Dung beetle(蜣螂)
  • Rolling dung beetle(推粪蜣螂)
  • Scarab beetle(圣甲虫)
  • Beetle family(蜣螂科)

Idioms

  • The dung beetle rolls its ball(蜣螂推丸)
  • Like a dung beetle pushing dung(如蜣推粪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the dung beetle is often associated with perseverance and transforming waste.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing insects and natural phenomena.
  • It carries a somewhat negative connotation due to its association with filth, but also admiration for its diligence.

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