Is 螈 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, 螈 is very rare in personal names as it's primarily a scientific term for salamanders.

What's the difference between 螈 and 蝾螈?

螈 is the simplified character for salamander, while 蝾螈 is the full term commonly used for salamanders and newts.

Would 螈 be a good choice for a baby name?

Generally not recommended unless specifically referencing amphibian symbolism, as it's unfamiliar to most people and may cause pronunciation confusion.

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螈 · yuán

Salamander — a type of amphibian, often referring to newts or salamanders in the family Salamandridae.

Salamander — a type of amphibian, often referring

Usage highlights

SalamanderFire salamanderWater newtSalamandridae familyGiant salamanderAmphibian

Synonyms

蝾螈— salamander (general term)
鲵— salamander (specifically giant salamanders)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The salamander (蝾螈) is an amphibian.
We found a fire salamander (火螈) in the forest.
This species is a type of newt (水螈).
The Chinese giant salamander (大鲵) is sometimes confused with smaller salamanders.

Collocations

Salamander(蝾螈)
Fire salamander(火螈)
Water newt(水螈)
Salamandridae family(螈科)
Giant salamander(大鲵)
Amphibian(两栖动物)

Idioms

No specific idioms featuring 螈 are commonly used; it primarily appears in scientific/zoological contexts.

Cultural background

FAQ

螈 appears mainly in scientific names for amphibians, particularly salamanders and newts.
In Chinese folklore, some salamanders were associated with fire (fire salamander myth), but this is more prominent in European lore.
The character is rarely used in everyday language outside biological contexts.

螈 (yuán) - Salamander — a type of amphibian, often referring