(hàn) - A type of insect & specifically refers to a kind of small beetle

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· hàn

A type of insect;

specifically refers to a kind of small beetle or weevil.

A type of insectspecifically refers to a kind of small beetle

Usage highlights

螒虫螒甲螒类螒蠹螒蚀

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grain was infested with small beetles (螒).
  • He studied various types of weevils (螒虫).
  • Ancient texts mention this insect (螒) among agricultural pests.

Collocations

  • 螒虫(螒虫)
  • 螒甲(螒甲)
  • 螒类(螒类)
  • 螒蠹(螒蠹)
  • 螒蚀(螒蚀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a term for specific insects, particularly beetles or weevils.
  • Historically associated with agricultural pests that damage grains or stored products.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of interest to specialists in entomology or classical literature.

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