竹节虫

竹節蟲

zhújiéchóng

noun #30,627

Measure Word

一只竹节虫 zhī

Meanings

1 stick insect
2 walking stick (insect; order Phasmatodea)

Characters

joint; segment; node

Examples

竹节虫善于伪装。

Zhújiéchóng shànyú wěizhuāng.

Stick insects are masters of camouflage.

这只竹节虫看起来就像一根树枝。

Zhè zhī zhújiéchóng kàn qǐlái jiù xiàng yì gēn shùzhī.

This stick insect looks just like a twig.

孩子们在森林里发现了一只竹节虫。

Háizimen zài sēnlín lǐ fāxiàn le yì zhī zhújiéchóng.

The kids found a stick insect in the forest.

Tips

memory

Calque-style name: 竹 (bamboo) + 节 (joint / segment) + 虫 (insect) = "bamboo-joint insect." Captures both shape (jointed like bamboo) and camouflage strategy (resembles a twig). Stick insects are among the longest insects on Earth — some species exceed 60 cm.

culture

竹节虫 are popular as classroom and home pets in Asia thanks to their easy care and otherworldly appearance. They're a favorite topic in nature documentaries showcasing animal mimicry.

Stroke Order

竹 zhú

节 jié

虫 chóng