蝗 (huáng) - Locust — a type of grasshopper, especially one

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Locust — a type of grasshopper, especially one that migrates in large swarms and causes extensive damage to crops.

Locust — a type of grasshopper, especially one

Usage highlights

LocustLocust plagueLocust damageLocust swarmLocust controlFlying locust

Synonyms

  • 蚂蚱— grasshopper (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmers feared the locust plague (蝗灾).
  • Locusts can destroy entire fields (蝗虫).
  • Ancient texts record locust invasions (蝗害).
  • Scientists study locust swarming behavior (蝗群).

Collocations

  • Locust(蝗虫)
  • Locust plague(蝗灾)
  • Locust damage(蝗害)
  • Locust swarm(蝗群)
  • Locust control(蝗虫防治)
  • Flying locust(飞蝗)

Idioms

  • Flying locusts attacking the crops(飞蝗袭禾)
  • Locusts crossing the border(蝗虫过境)
  • Like locusts sweeping through(如蝗扫过)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with natural disasters and famine in agricultural societies.
  • In Chinese culture, locust plagues were often seen as heavenly punishment or omens.
  • Modern agricultural practices have significantly reduced the threat of locust damage.

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