Definitions
firefly; glow-worm
Etymology phono-semantic
insect
Semantic:
虫
About
The character "萤", meaning firefly, derives from the traditional form "螢", which is composed of the grass radical "艹" above the component "熒", a character associated with glimmering or faint light, thus connecting the insect to both vegetation and luminosity. In its simplified iteration, the complex lower part "熒" is replaced by "荧", which retains the phonetic function while reducing stroke count. Over time, the character's core meaning has remained specific to the firefly, reflecting its enduring association with this bioluminescent insect.
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夏天的夜晚有萤火虫。
萤火虫的光很微弱。
我看见几只萤火虫在飞。
草丛中的萤光像小星星。
孩子们追逐着飞舞的流萤。
那点微光宛如夜萤，给了我方向。
回忆如同萤火，在脑海深处闪烁不定。
这古老的传说为萤火虫增添了一丝神秘色彩。