() - A type of insect, specifically a kind of & archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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qú | 16 strokes | radical:

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A type of insect, specifically a kind of centipede or millipede;

archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

A type of insect, specifically a kind ofarchaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

Usage highlights

Ancient insectClassical referenceRare character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the 螶 insect (螶).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (螶).
  • The 螶 is described as a multi-legged creature (螶).

Collocations

  • Ancient insect()
  • Classical reference()
  • Rare character()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing insects and small creatures.
  • Considered an archaic character with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.

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