蝉鸣 chánmíng chirping of cicadas Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 蝉 蟬 chán cicada (bound form) cicada; a family of insects with large eyes and transparent wings, the males of which produce a loud buzzing sound. Also called 知了 zhīliǎo鸣 鳴 míng verb to cry to cry, chirp, crow, or sing (referring to birds, animals, or insects)