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蟣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蟣jǐnits, licex, 18 strokes, radical 虫
jǐ(ji3) T3
  1. 1nits, lice
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March 24, 2026

蟣jǐ(ji3)

The character 蟣 (jǐ) refers to nits or lice, specifically the eggs of lice found on hair. It is used primarily in discussions related to hygiene, health, and entomology, particularly in the context of head lice infestations.

Strokes18Radical虫
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, there is significant emphasis on personal hygiene, and knowledge about lice is often included in educational materials for children, especially in schools to prevent outbreaks.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny nit (蟣) hanging on a strand of hair, looking like a small, dark dot. The 'j' in jǐ can remind you of 'jumping' lice that are often hard to spot but can cause itching and discomfort.

Meanings of 蟣

jǐ(ji3)
1nits, lice
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About 蟣

蟣Simplified
18Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is mostly used in medical or educational contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it is a more formal term. Common collocations include phrases related to lice treatment and prevention.

HSK Study Tips

While 蟣 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on related vocabulary about health and hygiene in their studies. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension when discussing diseases or infestations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蟣 with 虱, using them interchangeably. Remember that 蟣 specifically refers to the eggs (nits), while 虱 refers to the adult lice.

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Etymology of 蟣

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)幾
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Case file: 蟣

  1. 1The meaning half虫 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half幾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayinsect
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蟣?

Decomposition of 蟣

IDS Structure⿰虫幾
蟣Full Character
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虫chong2
left
幾ji3
right
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Which of these is a component of 蟣?

How to say nits, lice in Chinese

“nits, lice” in Chinese is蟣jǐ

The character 蟣 (jǐ) refers to nits or lice, specifically the eggs of lice found on hair. It is used primarily in discussions related to hygiene, health, and entomology, particularly in the context of head lice infestations.

When to use 蟣

This term is mostly used in medical or educational contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and remember that it is a more formal term. Common collocations include phrases related to lice treatment and prevention.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蟣 with 虱, using them interchangeably. Remember that 蟣 specifically refers to the eggs (nits), while 虱 refers to the adult lice.

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蟣

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Word Family of 蟣

Words Containing This Character1
虮jǐnymph of louse蟣
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Compound Meaning

What does 虮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蟣

蟣 refers specifically to nits or the eggs of lice, while 虱 refers to the lice themselves.

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