(róu) - A type of insect or small creature & also appears in classical texts as part of

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róu | 15 strokes | radical:

· róu

A type of insect or small creature;

also appears in classical texts as part of compound names.

A type of insect or small creaturealso appears in classical texts as part of

Usage highlights

蝚蠕蝚蜗蝚螈蝚虫蝚类

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 蝚蠕 is a type of insect (蝚蠕).
  • Ancient texts mention 蝚蜗 as a creature (蝚蜗).
  • In classical literature, 蝚 appears in descriptions of small animals (蝚).

Collocations

  • a type of insect(蝚蠕)
  • a small creature(蝚蜗)
  • salamander-like creature(蝚螈)
  • worm-like insect(蝚虫)
  • insect category(蝚类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing various insects and small creatures.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized entomological contexts.
  • The character reflects classical Chinese categorization of small animals.

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