虫子

chóng zi

CL 只 zhǐ 条 tiáo

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. insect
2. bug
3. worm

Word relationships

Related words

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• 蠕虫 rú chóng 蠕虫 rú chóng worm 蠕虫 specifically means 'worm', a type of 虫子.: worm
• 臭虫 chòu chóng 臭虫 chòu chóng bedbug (Cimex lectularius) 臭虫 means 'bedbug', a specific type of 虫子.: bedbug (Cimex lectularius)

Synonyms

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• 昆虫 kūn chóng 昆虫 kūn chóng insect 虫子 is a colloquial term for small creatures like insects and worms; 昆虫 is the scientific term for insects.: insect

Usage notes

Formality

虫子 is colloquial; in formal or scientific contexts, use 昆虫 for insects.

Example Sentences

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院子里有很多 虫子 。

There are many bugs in the yard.

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Words Containing 虫子

• 虫子牙 虫子牙 chóng zi yá: see 蟲牙|虫牙[chóng yá]

Child Words of 虫子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 虫 虫 chóng: lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures