蟴 (sī) - A type of caterpillar or larva & refers to the larva of certain insects, particularly

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蟴 · sī

A type of caterpillar or larva;

refers to the larva of certain insects, particularly sawflies.

A type of caterpillar or larvarefers to the larva of certain insects, particularly

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Synonyms

  • 幼虫— larva (general term)
  • 毛虫— caterpillar (specifically hairy caterpillars)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sawfly larva (蟴) feeds on plant leaves.
  • We observed the caterpillar (蟴) in the garden.
  • This insect (蟴) undergoes complete metamorphosis.

Collocations

  • sawfly larva(叶蜂蟴)
  • caterpillar-like insect(蟴形昆虫)
  • plant-eating larva(食植蟴)
  • insect metamorphosis(昆虫变态蟴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蟴 is a specialized entomological term rarely used in everyday language.
  • The character appears mainly in scientific contexts about insects.
  • It represents a specific stage in the life cycle of certain insects.

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