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害虫

hài chóng
只 zhǐ 种 zhǒng 群 qún
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. injurious insect
  2. 2. pest

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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益虫
yì chóng

beneficial insect

与害虫相对，指对人类有益的昆虫。

Related words

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虫害
chóng hài

insect pest

由害虫引起的灾害。
昆虫
kūn chóng

insect

害虫是昆虫的一种。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with '害人虫' (archaic term for harmful person), which is not about insects.

Example Sentences

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我们一定要消灭 害虫 。
We must eliminate the pests.

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Child Words of 害虫

害
hài

to do harm to

虫
chóng

lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures