蝍 (jié) - A character used primarily in the compound 蝍蛆 & sometimes used to describe something that moves quickly
蝍 · jié
A character used primarily in the compound 蝍蛆 (jíjū), referring to a type of centipede or scorpion in classical Chinese texts;
sometimes used to describe something that moves quickly or crawls.
A character used primarily in the compound 蝍蛆sometimes used to describe something that moves quickly
Usage highlights
CentipedeVenomous insectCrawling insect
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentions the centipede (蝍蛆).
- It crawls like a 蝍蛆.
- Some texts describe 蝍蛆 as a venomous creature.
Collocations
- Centipede(蝍蛆)
- Venomous insect(毒蝍)
- Crawling insect(爬蝍)
Idioms
- Centipede or scorpion(蝍蛆)
- The centipede has a hundred legs(蝍蛆百足)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts like Zhuangzi and Erya as a name for centipede or scorpion.
- Sometimes used metaphorically for something that moves swiftly or has many legs.
- Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.