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百足之虫
bǎi​zú​zhī​chóng

centipede

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
百足之虫 百足之蟲 bǎi​zú​zhī​chóng
centipede
centipede; literally a hundred-legged insect; often used figuratively to describe an influential person or organization that maintains power even after being defeated

Frequency

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0.033 per million

Cross-References

Synonym

  • 蜈蚣 wú​gōng

Sources

Frequency data
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