蝅 (cán) - Silkworm — an archaic or variant form of

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Silkworm — an archaic or variant form of 蠶 (cán), referring to the silkworm insect (Bombyx mori) used in sericulture.

Silkworm — an archaic or variant form of

Usage highlights

SilkwormSilkworm rearingSilkworm eggsSilkworm chrysalisSilkworm mulberrySilkworm silk

Synonyms

  • 蠶— standard form for silkworm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Silkworms produce silk (蝅丝).
  • Raising silkworms is an ancient practice (养蝅).
  • Silkworm chrysalis is edible (蝅蛹).

Collocations

  • Silkworm(蝅)
  • Silkworm rearing(养蝅)
  • Silkworm eggs(蝅卵)
  • Silkworm chrysalis(蝅蛹)
  • Silkworm mulberry(蝅桑)
  • Silkworm silk(蝅丝)

Idioms

  • Spring silkworm spins silk until death(春蝅到死丝方尽)
  • Silkworm chamber(蝅室)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Silkworm cultivation (sericulture) has been practiced in China for over 5,000 years.
  • Silk production was a closely guarded state secret in ancient China.
  • The Silk Road was named after this valuable commodity.

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