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The traditional form 蠅 is a phono-semantic compound, with the insect radical 虫 on the left indicating its category as a bug or creeping creature, and the component 黽 on the right providing the pronunciation. The character specifically means "fly", referring to the common winged insects of the order Diptera, known for their buzzing and association with food and waste. Due to this persistent, annoying nature, 蝇 is sometimes used metaphorically to describe petty, bothersome people or small, irritating distractions.
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桌子上有只苍蝇。
苍蝇喜欢脏地方。
我赶走了那只苍蝇。
苍蝇的翅膀很透明。
夏天苍蝇特别多。
他用蝇拍打死了苍蝇。
苍蝇传播多种疾病。
为了防止苍蝇进入，我们安装了纱窗。