蟿 (qì) - A type of insect, specifically referring to a
蟿 · qì
A type of insect, specifically referring to a cicada or katydid in classical Chinese texts.
A type of insect, specifically referring to a
Usage highlights
蟿斯鸣蟿草蟿
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentioned a chirping insect (蟿).
- Some scholars identify 蟿 as a type of katydid (蟿斯).
- It appears in classical Chinese natural history (古典博物学).
Collocations
- a type of katydid(蟿斯)
- chirping insect(鸣蟿)
- grass insect(草蟿)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing insects and natural phenomena.
- Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to classical scholars.