蜪 (táo) - Tao — refers to a type of insect

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蜪 · táo

Tao — refers to a type of insect larva, specifically the young of certain grasshoppers or locusts.

Tao — refers to a type of insect

Usage highlights

grasshopper larvaeinsect metamorphosislocust plaguelarval stagehatching larvae

Synonyms

  • 幼虫— larva (general term)
  • 若虫— nymph (immature insect)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was infested with grasshopper larvae (蝗蜪).
  • We observed the insect's developmental stage (蜪化).
  • Ancient texts mention locust plagues starting with larvae (蜪灾).

Collocations

  • grasshopper larvae(蝗蜪)
  • insect metamorphosis(蜪化)
  • locust plague(蜪灾)
  • larval stage(蜪期)
  • hatching larvae(蜪出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing insect plagues and agricultural pests.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized entomological contexts.
  • Represents the destructive potential of insect infestations in traditional agricultural society.

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