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蟪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蟪huìa kind of cicada; Platypleurax, 18 strokes, radical 虫
蟪huì(cicada)unknown, 18 strokes, radical 虫
蟪huìPlatypleura kaempferiunknown, 18 strokes, radical 虫
huì(hui4) T4
  1. 1a kind of cicada; Platypleura
  2. 2(cicada)
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March 24, 2026

蟪huì(hui4)

The character 蟪 (huì) refers to a specific type of cicada, particularly the Platypleura species. It is often used in biological contexts or discussions about entomology, referring to the unique characteristics and sounds of this cicada.

Strokes18Radical虫
Cultural Note

Cicadas hold a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing rebirth and immortality due to their life cycle. The sounds of cicadas are commonly associated with summer and are celebrated in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine the word 'huì' sounding like 'hue' and picture a colorful cicada buzzing in the summer sun. The character 蟪 looks like a bug with its many legs (虫 radical) and the sound it makes, helping you recall its meaning.

Meanings of 蟪

huì(hui4)
1a kind of cicada; Platypleura
2(cicada)
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About 蟪

蟪Simplified
18Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蟪

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in formal contexts, such as scientific literature. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other types of cicadas or insects, as they may have different characters and pronunciations.

HSK Study Tips

Though 蟪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of nature-related terms. Students at higher levels should focus on related words in entomology to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly confuse 蟪 with other cicada characters, such as 蟬 (chán), which refers to a different species. Always double-check the context to ensure the correct character is used.

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Etymology of 蟪

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

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)惠
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Case file: 蟪

  1. 1The meaning half虫 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half惠 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 蟪?

Decomposition of 蟪

IDS Structure⿰虫惠
蟪Full Character
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虫chong2
left
惠Hui4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蟪?

How to say a kind of cicada; Platypleura in Chinese

“a kind of cicada; Platypleura” in Chinese is蟪huì

The character 蟪 (huì) refers to a specific type of cicada, particularly the Platypleura species. It is often used in biological contexts or discussions about entomology, referring to the unique characteristics and sounds of this cicada.

When to use 蟪

This character is primarily used in formal contexts, such as scientific literature. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other types of cicadas or insects, as they may have different characters and pronunciations.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly confuse 蟪 with other cicada characters, such as 蟬 (chán), which refers to a different species. Always double-check the context to ensure the correct character is used.

Write 蟪

蟪

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Word Family of 蟪

Words Containing This Character1
蟪huì(cicada)
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Compound Meaning

What does 蟪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蟪

It refers to a specific type of cicada, particularly the Platypleura species.

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