蠊 (lián) - Cockroach — refers to insects of the order

蠊Tone 2

lián ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

蠊 · lián

Cockroach — refers to insects of the order Blattodea, particularly in compound words.

Cockroach — refers to insects of the order

Usage highlights

German cockroachAmerican cockroachOriental cockroachcockroach controlcockroach infestationcockroach species

Synonyms

  • 蟑螂— cockroach (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The apartment has a cockroach infestation (蠊 infestation).
  • German cockroach is a common pest (德国小蠊).
  • American cockroach is larger than other species (美洲大蠊).
  • We need to eliminate these cockroaches (消灭这些蠊).

Collocations

  • German cockroach(德国小蠊)
  • American cockroach(美洲大蠊)
  • Oriental cockroach(东方蠊)
  • cockroach control(蠊防治)
  • cockroach infestation(蠊侵害)
  • cockroach species(蠊种)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms feature this character prominently

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 蠊 is almost exclusively used in scientific and pest control contexts.
  • In Chinese culture, cockroaches are generally viewed as pests and symbols of filth.
  • The character appears mainly in compound names for specific cockroach species.

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