蝭 (tí) - Cicada — refers to insects of the family

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Cicada — refers to insects of the family Cicadidae, known for their loud buzzing or chirping sounds produced by males.

Cicada — refers to insects of the family

Usage highlights

Cicada chirpingCicada shellJade cicadaCicada emergenceCicada wingsGolden cicada

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada (more common character)
  • 知了— cicada (colloquial term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of cicadas fills the summer air (蝭鸣).
  • Cicada shells are used in traditional medicine (蝭蜕).
  • Ancient jade cicadas were placed in burials (玉蝭).
  • The cicada emerges after years underground (蝭出).

Collocations

  • Cicada chirping(蝭鸣)
  • Cicada shell(蝭蜕)
  • Jade cicada(玉蝭)
  • Cicada emergence(蝭出)
  • Cicada wings(蝭翼)
  • Golden cicada(金蝭)

Idioms

  • Golden cicada sheds its shell(金蝭脱壳)
  • Cicada wings thin as cicada wings(蝭翼如蝭)
  • Cicada belly and turtle intestine(蝭腹龟肠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cicadas symbolize rebirth and immortality in Chinese culture due to their life cycle of emerging from the ground.
  • Jade cicadas were placed in the mouths of the deceased during Han dynasty burials to ensure immortality.
  • The cicada's ability to molt its shell represents transformation and renewal in Daoist philosophy.

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