蠮 (yē) - A type of bee or wasp, specifically referring

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蠮 · yē

A type of bee or wasp, specifically referring to the potter wasp or mason wasp (Eumenes pomiformis).

A type of bee or wasp, specifically referring

Usage highlights

potter waspmason waspwasp speciesinsect neststinging insectmud dauber

Synonyms

  • 蜂— bee or wasp (general term)
  • 黄蜂— wasp (common term)
  • 胡蜂— hornet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The potter wasp (蠮螉) builds mud nests.
  • We observed a mason wasp (蠮蜂) in the garden.
  • Ancient texts mention the 蠮 as a type of stinging insect.
  • The 蠮螉 is known for its unique nesting behavior.

Collocations

  • potter wasp(蠮螉)
  • mason wasp(蠮蜂)
  • wasp species(蠮类)
  • insect nest(蠮巢)
  • stinging insect(蠮刺昆虫)
  • mud dauber(蠮泥蜂)

Idioms

  • Like a wasp's sting(如蠮之刺)
  • Wasp's waist(蠮腰)
  • Potter wasp building its nest(蠮螉筑巢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of wasp with distinctive nesting habits.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and folklore, wasps were sometimes associated with persistence and architectural skill.
  • The character appears in specialized biological and entomological contexts in modern usage.

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