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苍蝇

蒼蠅
cāngying
noun HSK 7-9 #5,851

Measure Word

一只苍蝇 zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 housefly
  2. 2 fly

Examples

HSK 3
夏天苍蝇特别多。
Xiàtiān cāngying tèbié duō.
There are especially many flies in summer.
HSK 4
一只苍蝇飞进了厨房。
Yì zhī cāngying fēi jìn le chúfáng.
A fly flew into the kitchen.
HSK 5
苍蝇会传播疾病。
Cāngying huì chuánbō jíbìng.
Flies can spread diseases.

Tips

culture
The expression 苍蝇不叮无缝的蛋 (flies don't land on an egg without a crack) means there's no smoke without fire - if someone is targeted, they must have a vulnerability.

Stroke Order

苍 cāng
蝇 yíng