蝿 (yíng) - Fly — refers to various types of flies, & used in compounds related to flies or fly-like
蝿 · yíng
Fly — refers to various types of flies, particularly houseflies or similar insects;
used in compounds related to flies or fly-like creatures.
Fly — refers to various types of flies,used in compounds related to flies or fly-like
Usage highlights
HouseflyFly swatterFly larvaeFruit flyFly infestationFly trap
Usage & contexts
Examples
- There is a fly on the wall (墙上有只蝿).
- He swatted a fly (他拍死了一只蝿).
- Fly larvae are called maggots (蝿的幼虫称为蛆).
- The fly buzzed around the room (蝿在房间里嗡嗡飞).
Collocations
- Housefly(家蝿)
- Fly swatter(蝿拍)
- Fly larvae(蝿蛆)
- Fruit fly(果蝿)
- Fly infestation(蝿害)
- Fly trap(捕蝿器)
Idioms
- Like a fly attacking a wall — futile effort(蝿营狗苟)
- A fly's head with leopard's writing — insignificant but pretentious(蝿头小楷)
- Like a fly clinging to a horse's tail — relying on someone powerful(如蝿附骥)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, flies are generally seen as pests and symbols of filth or annoyance.
- The character appears in several idioms conveying notions of insignificance, nuisance, or futile persistence.
- In some contexts, flies may symbolize decay or corruption due to their association with rotting matter.