jiǎn

cocoon

Senses

/ 繭 jiǎn cocoon

noun · the protective silk covering produced by insect larvae, especially silkworms

蚕在树叶上结了一个茧。

/ 繭 jiǎn callus

noun · a thickened and hardened part of the skin caused by friction or pressure

由于长年干农活,他的手上长了厚厚的茧。

References

variant 茧/蠒 茧/繭