蠁 (xiǎng) - Larva of certain insects & also refers to a type of spirit or

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xiǎng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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蠁 · xiǎng

Larva of certain insects;

also refers to a type of spirit or ghost in ancient Chinese mythology.

Larva of certain insectsalso refers to a type of spirit or

Usage highlights

Silkworm larvaInsect larvaGhost spiritMoth larvaShadow spirit

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The larva of the silkworm moth(蚕蠁)
  • Ancient texts mention shadowy spirits(鬼蠁)
  • In mythology, certain insects were thought to transform into spirits(虫蠁)

Collocations

  • Silkworm larva(蚕蠁)
  • Insect larva(虫蠁)
  • Ghost spirit(鬼蠁)
  • Moth larva(蛾蠁)
  • Shadow spirit(影蠁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to insect larvae, particularly silkworms
  • Used in ancient mythology to describe certain types of spirits or ghosts
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage

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