(jiǎo) - A legendary figure in Chinese mythology, specifically the & also refers to a type of insect or

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jiǎo | 18 strokes | radical:

· jiǎo

A legendary figure in Chinese mythology, specifically the father of Nüwa;

also refers to a type of insect or worm.

A legendary figure in Chinese mythology, specifically thealso refers to a type of insect or

Usage highlights

Father of NüwaAncient mythological figureInsect radical characterLegendary ancestor
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In mythology, 蟜 was the father of Nüwa (女娲之父蟜).
  • The character 蟜 contains the insect radical (虫字旁).
  • This character appears in ancient texts (古代文献中出现蟜字).

Collocations

  • Father of Nüwa(女娲之父蟜)
  • Ancient mythological figure(古代神话人物蟜)
  • Insect radical character(虫部字蟜)
  • Legendary ancestor(传说先祖蟜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蟜 appears in Chinese mythology as the father of Nüwa, the creator goddess who repaired the heavens.
  • The character's insect radical suggests an original meaning related to insects or worms.
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in mythological contexts.

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