蜤 (sī) - A type of insect, specifically a kind of & also refers to a type of cicada.

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蜤 · sī

A type of insect, specifically a kind of locust or grasshopper;

also refers to a type of cicada.

A type of insect, specifically a kind ofalso refers to a type of cicada.

Usage highlights

locust swarm蜤虫飞蜤

Synonyms

  • 蝗虫— locust, grasshopper
  • 蚂蚱— grasshopper (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was plagued by locusts (蜤).
  • Ancient texts mention the 蜤 insect.
  • Some regional dialects use 蜤 for certain grasshoppers.

Collocations

  • locust swarm(蜤群)
  • 蜤虫
  • flying locust(飞蜤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific term for certain insects.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical/classical interest.

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