蠖 (huò) - inchworm & looper caterpillar
蠖 · huò
inchworm;
looper caterpillar;
geometer moth larva that moves by looping its body.
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Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The inchworm (蠖) moves in a distinctive looping motion.
- This caterpillar is a type of looper (尺蠖).
- The geometer moth larva is called a measuring worm (尺蠖).
- He observed the inchworm's movement (蠖屈).
Collocations
- inchworm(尺蠖)
- looper caterpillar(蠖类)
- geometer moth(尺蠖蛾)
- inchworm movement(蠖动)
- bending like an inchworm(蠖屈)
- inchworm's crawl(蠖行)
Idioms
- Bend like an inchworm, stretch like a dragon(蠖屈龙伸)
- The inchworm's contraction and extension(蠖屈求伸)
- Inchworm's measured movement(尺蠖之屈)
Cultural background
FAQ- The inchworm appears in classical Chinese texts as a metaphor for strategic retreat and advancement.
- Its distinctive looping movement symbolizes adaptability and patience in overcoming obstacles.
- Used in traditional descriptions of flexible strategies and survival tactics.