(náng) - A type of insect, specifically a kind of

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A type of insect, specifically a kind of katydid or long-horned grasshopper.

A type of insect, specifically a kind of

Usage highlights

A type of katydidChirping insectLongInsect category

Synonyms

  • 螽斯katydid, long-horned grasshopper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was filled with the sound of katydids (蠰).
  • He studied various orthopteran insects including the 蠰.
  • In ancient texts, 蠰 is mentioned among chirping insects.

Collocations

  • A type of katydid()
  • Chirping insect(鸣蠰)
  • Long-horned grasshopper(蠰斯)
  • Insect category(蠰类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for a specific insect.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language.

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