蟧 (láo) - A type of large cicada & also refers to a kind of spider or

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蟧 · láo

A type of large cicada;

also refers to a kind of spider or a type of clam in classical texts.

A type of large cicadaalso refers to a kind of spider or

Usage highlights

Large cicadaSpiderClamInsect

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of the large cicada (蟧) can be heard in the summer.
  • Ancient texts mention a type of spider called 蟧蛸 (láo shāo).
  • Some classical references use 蟧 to describe a clam.

Collocations

  • Large cicada(蟧)
  • Spider(蟧蛸)
  • Clam(蟧)
  • Insect(蟧虫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and natural history descriptions.
  • Its usage is rare and primarily found in literary or specialized contexts.

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