蟘 (tè) - A type of pest insect, specifically referring to

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蟘 · tè

A type of pest insect, specifically referring to a kind of planthopper or leafhopper that damages crops.

A type of pest insect, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

Planthopper pestPlanthopper damageAgricultural planthopperControl planthoppersRice planthopper

Synonyms

  • 飞虱— planthopper (a more common term for similar pests)
  • 叶蝉— leafhopper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice fields were infested with planthoppers (蟘虫).
  • Farmers use pesticides to control this pest (蟘害).
  • This insect is a major agricultural threat (农业蟘害).

Collocations

  • Planthopper pest(蟘虫)
  • Planthopper damage(蟘害)
  • Agricultural planthopper(农业蟘害)
  • Control planthoppers(防治蟘虫)
  • Rice planthopper(稻蟘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蟘 is a specific term for a crop-damaging insect, primarily of concern in agricultural contexts.
  • It is not a common character in general usage and is mostly found in technical or agricultural texts.

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