蝫 (zhū) - A character used in the name of the

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zhū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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蝫 · zhū

A character used in the name of the marine animal 'horseshoe crab' (鲎).

Also appears in the name of the marine creature 'sea mantis' (虾蝫).

A character used in the name of the

Usage highlights

Horseshoe crabSea mantisHorseshoe crab bloodHorseshoe crab tailAncient horseshoe crab

Synonyms

  • 鲎— horseshoe crab (more common character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horseshoe crab is an ancient marine animal (鲎).
  • The sea mantis is a type of crustacean (虾蝫).
  • Horseshoe crabs have blue blood (鲎的血是蓝色的).

Collocations

  • Horseshoe crab(鲎蝫)
  • Sea mantis(虾蝫)
  • Horseshoe crab blood(鲎血)
  • Horseshoe crab tail(鲎尾)
  • Ancient horseshoe crab(古鲎)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in names of marine arthropods, particularly the horseshoe crab which is considered a living fossil.
  • Horseshoe crabs have significant biomedical importance due to their unique blue blood used in bacterial detection.
  • In some regions, horseshoe crabs are considered delicacies or used in traditional medicine.

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