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蛾 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 虫 on the left indicating its classification among insects and creeping creatures, and the phonetic component 我 on the right providing its pronunciation. The character specifically denotes the moth, a nocturnal flying insect related to butterflies, known for its instinctive attraction to flames or bright light. This trait has made the moth a potent symbol in Chinese idioms and literature, where "a moth flying into fire" often represents self-destructive pursuit, fatal romantic attraction, or courageous sacrifice for a greater cause.
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灯下有一只飞蛾。
飞蛾在扑火。
一只飞蛾绕着灯光飞。
窗玻璃上停着一只灰蛾。
飞蛾的幼虫以植物叶片为食。
研究飞蛾的专家来到了森林。
这只珍稀的蛾类翅膀上有独特的花纹。
通过显微镜观察飞蛾鳞片的构造非常有趣。