蝖 (xuān) - A type of insect & a cicada larva or nymph

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蝖 · xuān

A type of insect;

a cicada larva or nymph;

also refers to the sound of insects chirping.

A type of insecta cicada larva or nymphalso refers to the sound of insects chirping.

Usage highlights

蝖螓蝖蝉蝖鸣蝖蛄蝖螂

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada
  • 蛄— a type of cicada or mole cricket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cicada larva (蝖) emerges from the ground.
  • We heard the chirping of insects (蝖鸣) in the summer night.
  • The ancient text mentions the 蝖 insect.

Collocations

  • a type of cicada(蝖螓)
  • cicada larva(蝖蝉)
  • chirping of insects(蝖鸣)
  • a type of cicada(蝖蛄)
  • a type of mantis or insect(蝖螂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often in descriptions of insects or natural phenomena.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest in classical studies or entomology.

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