(xiāo) - A type of small spider or arachnid & archaic term for certain small insects.

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· xiāo

A type of small spider or arachnid;

archaic term for certain small insects.

A type of small spider or arachnidarchaic term for certain small insects.
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the 蟰 as a small creature (蟰).
  • Some classical references describe the 蟰 (蟰).
  • The character appears in historical natural history texts (蟰).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for small arachnids or insects.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars studying ancient texts.
  • Not used in contemporary language or naming practices.

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