(róng) - Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order

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Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order Caudata, particularly newts and salamanders.

Salamander — refers to amphibians of the order

Usage highlights

SalamanderFire salamanderSalamander larvaeGiant salamanderSalamander speciesSalamander habitat

Synonyms

  • 蝾螈Salamander (standard term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire salamander is a brightly colored amphibian (火蠑螈).
  • We found a salamander near the stream (蠑螈).
  • Salamanders are often mistaken for lizards (蠑螈常被误认为蜥蜴).
  • This species is an endangered salamander (濒危蠑螈物种).

Collocations

  • Salamander(蠑螈)
  • Fire salamander(火蠑螈)
  • Salamander larvae(蠑螈幼虫)
  • Giant salamander(巨蠑螈)
  • Salamander species(蠑螈种类)
  • Salamander habitat(蠑螈栖息地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, salamanders are associated with water and fire elements due to the 'fire salamander' name.
  • Salamanders are sometimes featured in traditional medicine and folklore, though less prominently than other animals.

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