蠀 (cī) - Maggot — refers to insect larvae, particularly those & grub.

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Maggot — refers to insect larvae, particularly those of flies;

grub.

Maggot — refers to insect larvae, particularly thosegrub.

Usage highlights

MaggotFly larvaGrubInsect larva

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rotting meat was full of maggots (蠀).
  • Fly larvae (蠀) can be used in forensic entomology.
  • The compost pile contained many grubs (蠀).

Collocations

  • Maggot(蠀)
  • Fly larva(蠀)
  • Grub(蠀)
  • Insect larva(蠀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Generally associated with decay and filth in Chinese culture.
  • Rarely used in positive contexts due to its unpleasant connotations.

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