蟪 (huì) - cicada & specifically refers to a type of small cicada

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huì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蟪 · huì

cicada;

specifically refers to a type of small cicada (Platypleura kaempferi) known for its buzzing sound.

cicadaspecifically refers to a type of small cicada

Usage highlights

cicada speciescicada buzzingsummer cicadacicada shellcicada sound

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada (general term)
  • 知了— cicada (colloquial term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The buzzing of cicadas filled the summer air (蟪蛄的鸣叫声).
  • This type of cicada has a distinct pattern (这种蟪蝉有独特的图案).
  • Ancient texts mention the seasonal appearance of cicadas (古籍中提及蟪蛄的季节性出现).

Collocations

  • cicada species(蟪蛄)
  • cicada buzzing(蟪鸣)
  • summer cicada(夏蟪)
  • cicada shell(蟪蝉壳)
  • cicada sound(蟪声)

Idioms

  • The cicada doesn't know spring and autumn(蟪蛄不知春秋)
  • Like a summer cicada(如蟪蛄一般)
  • Cicada's short life(蟪蛄之寿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, cicadas symbolize rebirth, immortality, and the transient nature of life due to their life cycle.
  • The character 蟪 appears in classical texts like Zhuangzi, often representing something ephemeral or short-lived.
  • Cicadas are associated with summer and are a common motif in Chinese poetry and art.

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