舟蛾

zhōu'é
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 prominent moth (family Notodontidae)

Examples

Zhōu'é de yòuchóng shì línyè hàichóng.
Prominent moth larvae are forestry pests.
Yángshù cháng shòu zhōu'é wēihài.
Poplar trees are often damaged by prominent moths.

Tips

memory
The name comes from the caterpillar's posture: when disturbed, larvae raise both ends and arch their middle like a small boat (). Picture the curled caterpillar as a little canoe.

Stroke Order

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