Is 蠜 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this character is extremely rare and primarily appears in classical Chinese texts or specialized entomological contexts.

What does 蠜 mean exactly?

It refers to a specific type of locust or grasshopper mentioned in ancient Chinese literature, though the exact species is not clearly defined in modern terms.

Would 蠜 be appropriate for a personal name?

Generally not recommended due to its insect association and extreme rarity, which could cause confusion or undesirable connotations.

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fán ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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蠜 · fán

A type of insect, specifically referring to a kind of locust or grasshopper in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of insect, specifically referring to a

Usage highlights

insect pestlocust plaguegrasshopper speciesinsect characterancient insect name

Synonyms

蝗— locust, grasshopper
蚱蜢— grasshopper

Usage & contexts

Examples

The fields were plagued by locusts (蠜).
Ancient texts mention insect pests (蠜害).
The character appears in classical Chinese literature (古文中出现蠜字).

Collocations

insect pest(蠜害)
locust plague(蠜灾)
grasshopper species(蠜类)
insect character(蠜字)
ancient insect name(古蠜)

Cultural background

FAQ

Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a specific term for certain insects.
Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars studying classical literature.
Represents the detailed classification of insects in traditional Chinese natural history.

蠜 (fán) - A type of insect, specifically referring to a