蝁 (è) - A type of venomous snake & archaic term for a poisonous snake, often used

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蝁 · è

A type of venomous snake;

archaic term for a poisonous snake, often used in classical texts.

A type of venomous snakearchaic term for a poisonous snake, often used

Usage highlights

Venomous snake蝁 snake蝁's poisonFierce as a 蝁

Synonyms

  • 毒蛇— venomous snake
  • 蝮— viper; poisonous snake

Antonyms

  • 善— good; benevolent (opposite of venomous nature)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a venomous snake called 蝁 (蝁).
  • This character appears in descriptions of poisonous creatures (毒蝁).
  • In classical literature, 蝁 refers to a specific type of serpent (蝁蛇).

Collocations

  • Venomous snake(毒蝁)
  • 蝁 snake(蝁蛇)
  • 蝁's poison(蝁毒)
  • Fierce as a 蝁(猛如蝁)

Idioms

  • Like a venomous snake hiding in grass(如蝁在草)
  • The poison of a 蝁(蝁之毒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and poetry as a symbol of danger or venom.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest for historical or literary study.

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