Is 蝾 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, 蝾 is very rarely used in personal names as it is quite specific to salamanders and not among traditional naming characters.

What is the difference between 蝾 and 蝾螈?

蝾 is typically used as the first character in the compound word 蝾螈 which means salamander. Alone, 蝾 still refers to salamanders but is not commonly used independently.

Would 蝾 be suitable for a child's name?

Generally not recommended as it is quite unusual and specific. Most parents prefer more established characters with broader positive meanings for given names.

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róng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order Caudata, particularly newts and salamanders.

Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order

Usage highlights

SalamanderFire salamanderChinese giant salamanderSalamander larvaeSalamander regenerationSalamander habitat

Synonyms

蝾螈— salamander (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

We observed a salamander in the pond (池塘里的蝾螈).
The fire salamander has distinctive yellow markings (火蝾螈).
Salamanders are amphibians (两栖动物蝾螈).
The Chinese giant salamander is endangered (中国大蝾螈).

Collocations

Salamander(蝾螈)
Fire salamander(火蝾螈)
Chinese giant salamander(中国大蝾螈)
Salamander larvae(蝾螈幼虫)
Salamander regeneration(蝾螈再生)
Salamander habitat(蝾螈栖息地)

Cultural background

FAQ

Salamanders are associated with regeneration in biology due to their remarkable ability to regrow limbs.
In Chinese folklore, salamanders are sometimes confused with mythical creatures but are generally seen as ordinary amphibians.
The Chinese giant salamander is culturally significant as one of the world's largest amphibians.

蝾 (róng) - Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order