蝘 (yǎn) - Gecko & a type of lizard, specifically refers to the

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Gecko;

a type of lizard, specifically refers to the gecko or house lizard.

Geckoa type of lizard, specifically refers to the

Usage highlights

GeckoWall geckoGecko soundGecko tailHouse geckoGecko lizard

Synonyms

  • 壁虎— Gecko (common term)
  • 守宫— House gecko (traditional term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A gecko climbed the wall (壁虎).
  • The sound of a gecko (蝘蜓叫声).
  • Observing geckos in the garden (花园里的蝘蜓).
  • Geckos are common in tropical regions (热带常见的蝘蜓).

Collocations

  • Gecko(蝘蜓)
  • Wall gecko(壁蝘)
  • Gecko sound(蝘鸣)
  • Gecko tail(蝘尾)
  • House gecko(家蝘)
  • Gecko lizard(蝘蜥)

Idioms

  • Like a gecko on the wall(如蝘附壁)
  • The gecko's broken tail(蝘蜓断尾)
  • Gecko catching insects(蝘蜓捕虫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Geckos are considered beneficial in Chinese culture as they eat insects.
  • In some folk beliefs, geckos are associated with good luck and protection.
  • The character 蝘 is rarely used in modern Chinese, with 壁虎 being more common for gecko.

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