螰 (lù) - A type of cicada & specifically refers to a small cicada species.
螰 · lù
A type of cicada;
specifically refers to a small cicada species.
A type of cicadaspecifically refers to a small cicada species.
Usage highlights
螰蝉螰鸣土螰秋螰寒螰
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The sound of cicadas (螰鸣) fills the summer air.
- Ancient texts mention the 螰 cicada (螰蝉).
- Some regions have local names for this insect (土螰).
Collocations
- cicada(螰蝉)
- cicada chirping(螰鸣)
- local name for cicada(土螰)
- autumn cicada(秋螰)
- cold cicada(寒螰)
Idioms
- Cicada's discarded shell(螰蛄之壳)
- Like a cicada shedding its skin(如螰脱壳)
Cultural background
FAQ- Cicadas have cultural significance in China, often symbolizing rebirth and immortality due to their life cycle.
- Mentioned in classical Chinese texts and poetry as symbols of summer, transience, and purity.
- The character 螰 specifically refers to a smaller variety of cicada.