created sense approved 寒蝉/寒蟬 · hánchán · cicada
寒蝉 / 寒蟬
hánchán
cicada
Meimuna opalifera, a kind of cicada found in East Asia, typically appearing in late autumn.
寒蝉在秋风中发出的鸣声略显凄凉。
noun
created sense approved 寒蝉/寒蟬 · hánchán · silent person
寒蝉 / 寒蟬
hánchán
silent person
A metaphor for someone who remains silent or keeps their thoughts to themselves, especially out of fear or caution.
面对老师的严厉批评，全班同学都噤若寒蝉。