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