ant; tiny insect living in social colonies, typically red, brown, or black

termite; social insect that looks like a white ant and feeds on wood or other plant material

The most numerous type of ant in a colony, which lacks reproductive ability and is responsible for gathering food, building the nest, and caring for larvae.

the reproductive female in an ant colony

(metaphor) someone who is extremely anxious, agitated, or unable to sit still because of worry

Any of several species of mammals with long snouts and tongues specialized for eating ants and termites; primarily found in Central and South America.

ant nest; anthill

the nest or home of a colony of ants; a formicary

Literally meaning "ants gnawing a bone," this describes pooling small amounts of energy or resources together to complete a difficult or massive task through persistent, steady effort.

insects and ants; refers generally to small insects

a sterile caste of certain social insects, especially ants or termites, characterized by a large head and strong jaws, responsible for colony defense and combat

(literary) 'we, the common people'; used in old documents and petitions as a humble way for ordinary people to refer to themselves when addressing officials

termite; a social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood or organic matter

The simplest organic acid, a colorless liquid with a pungent odor found in the secretions of ants and bees; also called [[甲酸|甲酸|jia3 suan1]]

ant nest; anthill

flying ant; an insect of the ant family with wings that can fly

(literary) to swarm or gather in large numbers like ants from all directions

a newly-hatched silkworm that is tiny and black, resembling an ant

literally 'ants moving Mount Tai'; describes how many people working together or a persistent collective effort can accomplish even the most difficult tasks

To swarm after unwholesome things or to attach oneself to influential people for personal gain; describing a crowd that chases the rich and powerful or runs after trash.

A newly-hatched silkworm, typically black and small like an ant.

a mound of soil pushed up by ants around the entrance of their nest; also called [[蚁垤|蟻垤|yi3 die2]]

Literally meaning that an ant nest can cause a dam to collapse, used to warn that slight negligence or small mistakes can lead to major catastrophe.

anthill; the mound of earth created by ants around the entrance to their nest

literally meaning a thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole; used to describe how a tiny mistake or a small amount of negligence can cause a huge catastrophe

literally, a dike of a thousand miles may collapse because of an ant hole; small problems or moments of negligence can lead to huge disasters or major losses if not addressed early

a large black ant (Camponotus marginatus or similar) that typically lives in pine forests, characterized by a protruding back and yellow-white hairs on its abdomen

the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), which is an invasive species in China

general term for various types of insects and ants

to swarm up a city wall during an attack; to cluster together like ants; to social climb or attach oneself to the powerful (literary variant)

mound of earth or nest built by ants or termites

to crawl about in large numbers; to swarm or formicate; often describes a state of unrest or confusion

to swarm to a place from all sides; to gather in large numbers like ants

anthill or mound of earth created by ants around their nest

ant nest or anthill

(literary) petty thief or robber; small-time bandit; used to describe a force or gang with little power or influence

to yearn for or long for; specifically to be drawn to someone or something of high status or reputation like ants drawn to mutton

the ant fights and the snail contends; used to describe trivial disputes or insignificant conflicts

the "ant tribe", referring to college graduates who live in cramped conditions on the outskirts of cities while struggling to start careers; they are called this because like ants they are intelligent, individually weak, and live in colonies

diligence or industry in study; literally referring to the way baby ants constantly imitate and learn from their elders

to flee or scatter in a panicked or disorganized way, much like a swarm of ants

any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, especially its larva which digs pits in sand to trap prey

(literary) to look down on; to treat with contempt

(literary) to swarm like ants; to gather in large numbers, often used to describe crowds or rebels

formaldehyde; a colorless, pungent, and toxic gas used in manufacturing resins, plastics, and dyes. Also known as [[甲醛|甲醛|jia3 quan2]].

To cluster or gather in large numbers like ants; to swarm over something

to gather in large numbers like ants; to congregate or crowd together