蟒

mǎng
莽 + 虫

Definitions

mǎng python

Etymology phono-semantic

insect

Semantic: 虫 Phonetic: 莽

About

As a phono-semantic compound, 蟒 uses the radical 虫 (insect/reptile) on the left to classify it as a creeping creature, while the right component 莽 provides its phonetic value. The character specifically denotes a python or other large, non-venomous constrictor snake from tropical and subtropical regions. In Chinese imperial history, it also named a ceremonial robe patterned with four-clawed dragons, granted as a high-status symbol to officials and nobles just below the emperor's five-clawed dragon motif.

Example Sentences Hide

动物园里有蟒蛇。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu mǎngshé.

There are pythons in the zoo.

这条蟒蛇很长。

Zhè tiáo mǎngshé hěn cháng.

This python is very long.

蟒蛇是一种大型蛇类。

Mǎngshé shì yī zhǒng dàxíng shélèi.

Pythons are a type of large snake.

他在热带雨林里发现了蟒蛇。

Tā zài rèdài yǔlín lǐ fāxiànle mǎngshé.

He discovered a python in the tropical rainforest.

蟒蛇的捕食方式令人惊叹。

Mǎngshé de bǔshí fāngshì lìng rén jīngtàn.

The hunting method of pythons is amazing.

由于生态环境破坏，蟒蛇的数量在减少。

Yóuyú shēngtài huánjìng pòhuài, mǎngshé de shùliàng zài jiǎnshǎo.

Due to ecological environment destruction, the number of pythons is decreasing.

这条巨大的蟒蛇缓缓地缠绕在树干上。

Zhè tiáo jùdà de mǎngshé huǎnhuǎn de chánrào zài shùgàn shàng.

This huge python slowly coiled around the tree trunk.

研究人员正在研究蟒蛇的基因序列以了解其进化历程。

Yánjiū rényuán zhèngzài yánjiū mǎngshé de jīyīn xùliè yǐ liǎojiě qí jìnhuà lìchéng.

Researchers are studying the gene sequence of pythons to understand their evolutionary history.

Related Characters

Component: 莽

漭

Component: 虫

虽 独 触 融 虫 蛋 蛇 蜂 蜜 蛮 虹 蝶 螺 蚁

Example Words

巨蟒 蟒蛇