(hàn) - A type of hairy caterpillar & specifically refers to certain stinging or hairy caterpillars

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A type of hairy caterpillar;

specifically refers to certain stinging or hairy caterpillars that can cause skin irritation.

A type of hairy caterpillarspecifically refers to certain stinging or hairy caterpillars

Usage highlights

hairy caterpillarstinging caterpillar蜭 moth蜭 larvae蜭 rash蜭 poison

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child developed a rash after touching a hairy caterpillar (蜭).
  • Some species of 蜭 have urticating hairs for defense.
  • In traditional texts, 蜭 refers to certain stinging insects.
  • Be careful of the 蜭 when walking through the bushes.

Collocations

  • hairy caterpillar(毛蜭)
  • stinging caterpillar(刺蜭)
  • 蜭 moth(蜭蛾)
  • 蜭 larvae(蜭幼虫)
  • 蜭 rash(蜭疹)
  • 蜭 poison(蜭毒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蜭 appears in classical Chinese texts describing insects and their characteristics.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and folklore, certain caterpillars were noted for their irritating properties.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in entomological contexts.

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