蠉 (xuān) - A small flying insect, gnat & to fly rapidly

蠉Tone 1

xuān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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蠉 · xuān

A small flying insect, gnat;

to fly rapidly;

to move quickly.

A small flying insect, gnatto fly rapidlyto move quickly.

Usage highlights

gnatflying rapidlyswift movementsmall flying insectgnat swarm

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The swarm of gnats (蠉虫) was bothersome in the evening.
  • The insect flew rapidly (蠉飞) through the air.
  • He moved with the swiftness of a gnat (蠉迅).

Collocations

  • gnat(蠉虫)
  • flying rapidly(蠉飞)
  • swift movement(蠉迅)
  • small flying insect(飞蠉)
  • gnat swarm(蠉群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern Chinese usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and specialized entomological contexts.
  • Not commonly used in personal names due to its obscure nature and association with insects.

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