蠑 (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.