螪 (shāng) - A type of insect & also used in the name of a legendary

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shāng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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螪 · shāng

A type of insect;

also used in the name of a legendary creature.

A type of insectalso used in the name of a legendary

Usage highlights

螪何螪虫
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 螪 is mentioned in ancient texts (螪 mentioned in ancient texts).
  • This character appears in classical literature (螪 appears in classical literature).
  • It refers to a specific kind of insect (螪虫).

Collocations

  • a legendary creature(螪何)
  • a type of insect(螪虫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (《山海经》) as a legendary creature.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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