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虫子
chóng zi
Meaning
- insect
- bug
Definition
昆虫或类似昆虫的小动物，通常身体细长，有的有翅膀或足。
Small insects or similar creatures, typically with elongated bodies, some with wings or legs.
Usage
泛指各种小型昆虫、蠕虫等，常用于日常口语。
Refers to various small insects, worms, etc., commonly used in everyday speech.
Examples
- 1 地上有很多虫子，小心别踩到。 (There are many bugs on the ground, be careful not to step on them.)
- 2 我最怕虫子了，看到就害怕。 (I'm most afraid of bugs; I get scared just seeing them.)
- 3 这个苹果里有虫子，不能吃了。 (There's a worm in this apple; it's not edible.)
- 4 小孩子喜欢在草丛里找虫子玩。 (Children like to look for bugs to play with in the grass.)
- 5 夏天晚上虫子特别多，要记得关窗。 (There are many bugs in summer evenings; remember to close the windows.)
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