蠷 (qú) - A type of spider or scorpion & refers to venomous arachnids in classical Chinese texts.

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蠷 · qú

A type of spider or scorpion;

refers to venomous arachnids in classical Chinese texts.

A type of spider or scorpionrefers to venomous arachnids in classical Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

蠷螋毒蠷蠷类蠷虫

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention venomous creatures called 蠷螋 (qúsōu).
  • The character appears in descriptions of poisonous insects (毒虫).
  • Some regional dialects use this term for certain arachnids.

Collocations

  • 蠷螋 (qúsōu) - earwig or similar insect
  • 毒蠷 (dúqú) - venomous arachnid
  • 蠷类 (qúlèi) - arachnid category
  • 蠷虫 (qúchóng) - arachnid insect

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing venomous creatures and insects
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized entomological contexts
  • Part of the extensive Chinese vocabulary for classifying insects and small creatures

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