火蟲
huǒ​chóng

firefly

  • created sense approved 火虫/火蟲 · huǒ​chóng · firefly — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    火虫 / 火蟲

    huǒ​chóng

    firefly

    any of various winged beetles that produce bioluminescent light to attract mates or prey

    火 (literal) → 火 · huǒ · fire 虫 (literal) → 虫/蟲 · chóng · insect

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    created sense