蜻 (qīng) - Dragonfly — refers to the insect of the

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Dragonfly — refers to the insect of the order Odonata, known for its large eyes, two pairs of transparent wings, and elongated body.

Dragonfly — refers to the insect of the

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DragonflyDragonfly wingsDragonfly larvaeDragonfly pointCatching dragonfliesRed dragonfly

Synonyms

  • 蜻蜓— dragonfly (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A dragonfly landed on the lotus leaf (蜻蜓落在荷叶上).
  • Children love to catch dragonflies (孩子们喜欢捉蜻蜓).
  • Dragonflies are beneficial insects that eat mosquitoes (蜻蜓是吃蚊子的益虫).
  • The dragonfly's wings are very delicate (蜻蜓的翅膀非常精致).

Collocations

  • Dragonfly(蜻蜓)
  • Dragonfly wings(蜻蜓翅)
  • Dragonfly larvae(蜻蜓幼虫)
  • Dragonfly point (water)(蜻蜓点水)
  • Catching dragonflies(捉蜻蜓)
  • Red dragonfly(红蜻蜓)

Idioms

  • Like a dragonfly skimming the water surface — superficial contact(蜻蜓点水)
  • The dragonfly shakes the stone pillar — overestimating one's strength(蜻蜓撼石柱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Dragonflies are often seen as symbols of summer, change, and adaptability in Chinese culture.
  • The idiom '蜻蜓点水' (dragonfly touches water) describes superficial effort or light contact with a subject.
  • In some regions, dragonflies are considered lucky and are associated with rain and good harvests.

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