螽 (zhōng) - Katydid & long-horned grasshopper

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zhōng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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螽 · zhōng

Katydid;

long-horned grasshopper;

refers to insects of the family Tettigoniidae.

Katydidlong-horned grasshopperrefers to insects of the family Tettigoniidae.

Usage highlights

KatydidKatydid familyLongChirping of katydidsSwarm of katydids

Synonyms

  • 蚱蜢— grasshopper (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The katydid (螽斯) chirped in the summer night.
  • This insect belongs to the katydid family (螽斯科).
  • The sound of katydids (螽斯之鸣) is often heard in late summer.

Collocations

  • Katydid(螽斯)
  • Katydid family(螽斯科)
  • Long-horned grasshopper(螽斯)
  • Chirping of katydids(螽斯之鸣)
  • Swarm of katydids(螽斯之群)

Idioms

  • May you have numerous descendants like the katydid(螽斯衍庆)
  • The katydid's offspring are numerous(螽斯之庆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the katydid (螽斯) is a symbol of fertility and numerous offspring due to its high reproductive rate.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经), where it is used metaphorically to wish for many descendants.
  • It is considered an auspicious insect in traditional symbolism.

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