() - A type of small insect & specifically refers to the 'fù' beetle mentioned in

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fù | 15 strokes | radical:

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A type of small insect;

specifically refers to the 'fù' beetle mentioned in classical Chinese texts.

A type of small insectspecifically refers to the 'fù' beetle mentioned in

Usage highlights

fù bǎn beetlefù insectclassical reference to fù

Synonyms

  • insect (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fù beetle carries things on its back (蝜蝂).
  • Ancient texts mention the fù insect's behavior (蝜虫).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古文中的蝜字).

Collocations

  • fù bǎn beetle(蝜蝂)
  • fù insect(蝜虫)
  • classical reference to fù(古籍中的蝜)

Idioms

  • The fùbǎn beetle that loves to carry heavy loads(蝜蝂负重)
  • Like the fù insect accumulating without rest(如蝜积物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing insects with specific behaviors.
  • Often used in literary contexts rather than everyday modern Chinese.
  • The character carries classical literary connotations.

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