螨 (mǎn) - Mite — refers to tiny arachnids of the

螨Tone 3

mǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

螨 · mǎn

Mite — refers to tiny arachnids of the order Acarina, often parasitic or living in dust, causing allergies or skin conditions.

Mite — refers to tiny arachnids of the

Usage highlights

Dust miteItch miteSpider miteFollicle miteMite infestationMite allergy

Synonyms

  • 螨虫— mite (general term)
  • 蜱螨— acarina (scientific term for mites and ticks)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dust mites (尘螨) can trigger allergies.
  • Scabies is caused by itch mites (疥螨).
  • Demodex mites (蠕形螨) live in human hair follicles.
  • Acarology is the study of mites and ticks (螨虫学).

Collocations

  • Dust mite(尘螨)
  • Itch mite(疥螨)
  • Spider mite(叶螨)
  • Follicle mite(毛囊螨)
  • Mite infestation(螨虫感染)
  • Mite allergy(螨虫过敏)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 螨; term is primarily scientific/medical

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 螨 are microscopic arthropods, not visible to the naked eye, often associated with unclean environments or parasites.
  • In modern contexts, dust mites are commonly discussed in relation to household allergies and hygiene.
  • The character 螨 is composed of the 'insect' radical 虫 and the phonetic component 曼 (màn), indicating its classification as a small creature.

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