蜇虫

蜇蟲

zhēchóng

noun

Measure Word

一只蜇虫 zhī

Meanings

1 stinging insect
2 insect that stings or bites

Characters

Examples

夏天野外有不少蜇虫，要注意防护。

Xiàtiān yěwài yǒu bùshǎo zhēchóng, yào zhùyì fánghù.

There are many stinging insects outdoors in summer; protection is needed.

被蜇虫咬伤后要立刻处理伤口。

Bèi zhēchóng yǎoshāng hòu yào lìkè chǔlǐ shāngkǒu.

After being stung by an insect, clean the wound immediately.

Tips

mistakes

蜇 has two readings: zhē means "to sting" (of insects) and zhé means "jellyfish" (as in 海蜇). For 蜇虫 (stinging insect) use zhē.

Stroke Order

蜇 zhē

虫 chóng