舟蛾

zhōu'é

noun

Measure Word

一只舟蛾 zhī

Meanings

1 prominent moth (family Notodontidae)

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

舟蛾的幼虫是林业害虫。

Zhōu'é de yòuchóng shì línyè hàichóng.

Prominent moth larvae are forestry pests.

HSK 7-9

杨树常受舟蛾危害。

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 (舟). Picture the curled caterpillar as a little canoe.

Stroke Order

舟 zhōu

蛾 é