蟮 (shàn) - Earthworm & refers to various burrowing annelids, particularly the earthworm

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蟮 · shàn

Earthworm;

refers to various burrowing annelids, particularly the earthworm used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Earthwormrefers to various burrowing annelids, particularly the earthworm

Usage highlights

EarthwormMedicinal earthwormGiant earthwormSnakeGround dragon earthwormEarthworm extract

Synonyms

  • 蚯蚓— earthworm (more common term)
  • 地龙— ground dragon (TCM term for earthworm)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Earthworms are beneficial for soil (蚯蚓/地蟮).
  • Some species are used in traditional medicine (药用蟮).
  • The giant earthworm can grow quite large (大蟮).
  • They are sometimes called ground dragons (地龙蟮).

Collocations

  • Earthworm(地蟮)
  • Medicinal earthworm(药蟮)
  • Giant earthworm(大蟮)
  • Snake-like earthworm(蛇蟮)
  • Ground dragon earthworm(地龙蟮)
  • Earthworm extract(蟮提取物)

Idioms

  • Like an earthworm moving through soil(如蟮穿土)
  • Earthworm's diligence(蟮之勤)
  • Hidden like an earthworm(藏若蟮伏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Earthworms are valued in traditional Chinese agriculture for aerating soil.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for various therapeutic purposes.
  • Symbolize diligence and hidden effort in Chinese culture.

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