蠍 (xiē) - Scorpion — a venomous arachnid with a curved & also refers to things shaped like or resembling

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Scorpion — a venomous arachnid with a curved tail bearing a poisonous stinger;

also refers to things shaped like or resembling a scorpion.

Scorpion — a venomous arachnid with a curvedalso refers to things shaped like or resembling

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Synonyms

  • 蝎子— scorpion (common term)

Antonyms

  • 救— to save/rescue (antithetical to the harmful nature of scorpions)
  • 医— to heal/cure (opposite of the poisonous nature)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scorpion (蝎子) is a venomous arachnid.
  • He was stung by a scorpion (被蝎子蜇了).
  • Scorpion venom (蝎毒) is used in some traditional medicines.
  • The constellation Scorpius is known as 天蝎座 in Chinese.

Collocations

  • Scorpion(蝎子)
  • Scorpion venom(蝎毒)
  • Scorpion sting(蝎蜇)
  • Scorpion tail(蝎尾)
  • Golden scorpion(金蝎)
  • Scorpion-shaped(蝎形)

Idioms

  • Heart like a snake and scorpion(蛇蝎心肠)
  • Scorpion's sting(蝎蝎螫螫)
  • Poisonous as a scorpion(毒如蛇蝎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, scorpions are often associated with venom, danger, and malicious intent.
  • The scorpion appears in traditional Chinese medicine, where dried scorpions are used to treat certain conditions.
  • In the Chinese zodiac and folklore, scorpions symbolize both danger and protection against evil.
  • The character appears in the name of the constellation Scorpius (天蝎座) in Chinese astronomy.

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