(jǐng) - A type of toad or frog & also refers to a kind of insect.

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jǐng | 18 strokes | radical:

· jǐng

A type of toad or frog;

also refers to a kind of insect.

A type of toad or frogalso refers to a kind of insect.

Usage highlights

蟼蛙蟼类土蟼蟼虫古蟼

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a creature called 蟼 (蟼).
  • In biological classification, 蟼 refers to certain amphibians (蟼类).
  • Some regional dialects use 蟼 for specific local frogs (土蟼).

Collocations

  • 蟼蛙(蟼 frog)
  • 蟼类(蟼 species)
  • 土蟼(local 蟼)
  • 蟼虫(蟼 insect)
  • 古蟼(ancient 蟼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蟼 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for certain amphibians or insects.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is primarily of historical or specialized interest.

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