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蝽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蝽chūnbedbugg, 15 strokes, radical 虫, Very Hard
chūn(chun1) T1
  1. 1bedbug
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March 24, 2026
蝽chūn(chun1)

蝽 (chūn) refers to a specific type of insect, commonly known as a bedbug. This term is mainly used in more formal or scientific contexts when discussing insects, and it may not be widely recognized in everyday conversation.

Strokes15Radical虫Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Bedbugs have been a concern throughout history, often symbolizing uncleanliness and discomfort in traditional Chinese households. This reflects broader societal attitudes towards cleanliness and pest control.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small bug (蝽) crawling on your bed, causing discomfort. The character's '虫' radical represents insects and can help you remember that it relates to a bug, while '春' (spring) can remind you of the time when insects are most active.

Meanings of 蝽

chūn(chun1)
1bedbug
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About 蝽

蝽Simplified
15Strokes
虫Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蝽

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a small bug (蝽) crawling on your bed, causing discomfort. The character's '虫' radical represents insects and can help you remember that it relates to a bug, while '春' (spring) can remind you of the time when insects are most active.

Usage Notes

This term is quite niche, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing entomology or related topics. Learners might mistakenly use it for other common bugs; remember that 蝽 specifically refers to bedbugs.

HSK Study Tips

Though 蝽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this word can enhance your knowledge of insects, which may appear in other contexts. Focus on the insect radical (虫) to better identify similar words.

Cultural Note

Bedbugs have been a concern throughout history, often symbolizing uncleanliness and discomfort in traditional Chinese households. This reflects broader societal attitudes towards cleanliness and pest control.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 蝽 with other insect names like 蚊 (wén) for mosquito or 虫 (huǐ) for bug in general. Make sure to use 蝽 specifically for bedbugs.

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Pronunciation of 蝽

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Etymology of 蝽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

insect

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)春
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蝽?

Decomposition of 蝽

IDS Structure⿰虫春
蝽Full Character
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虫chong2
left
春chun1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蝽?

Write 蝽

蝽

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Cultural Notes for 蝽

🏮Cultural insight

Bedbugs have been a concern throughout history, often symbolizing uncleanliness and discomfort in traditional Chinese households. This reflects broader societal attitudes towards cleanliness and pest control.

Word Family of 蝽

Words Containing This Character1
蝽chūnbedbug
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Compound Meaning

What does 蝽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蝽

蝽 means 'bedbug', referring specifically to a type of insect.