Is 蟎 suitable for use in personal names?

No, 蟎 is generally avoided in personal names due to its association with mites, which are considered pests and allergens.

What are the main contexts where 蟎 is used?

蟎 is primarily used in scientific, medical, and pest control contexts to refer to various types of mites.

How is 蟎 different from other insect-related characters?

蟎 specifically refers to mites (subclass Acari), which are arachnids, not insects. They are microscopic and often associated with allergies and plant damage.

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Mite — refers to tiny arachnids of the subclass Acari, including dust mites, spider mites, and other microscopic pests.

Mite — refers to tiny arachnids of the

Usage highlights

Dust miteSpider miteScabies miteMite allergyMite infestationMite species

Synonyms

螨虫— mite insect (common alternative term)
蜱螨— ticks and mites (broader category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

Dust mites are common household allergens (尘蟎).
Spider mites can damage crops (叶蟎).
This cream treats scabies mites (疥蟎).
Acarology is the study of mites and ticks (蟎类学).

Collocations

Dust mite(尘蟎)
Spider mite(叶蟎)
Scabies mite(疥蟎)
Mite allergy(蟎虫过敏)
Mite infestation(蟎害)
Mite species(蟎类)

Idioms

No common idioms specifically featuring 蟎 were found

Cultural background

FAQ

Mites are primarily discussed in contexts of hygiene, health, and pest control in Chinese culture.
Dust mite allergies are a common concern in modern urban environments.
The character is relatively specialized and not commonly used in traditional cultural expressions.

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