The word 蜜蜂 (mìfēng, meaning "honeybee") is formed by logically combining two existing characters: 蜜 (mì), which means "honey", and 蜂 (fēng), a general term for "bee" or "wasp". It is a straightforward semantic compound where the first character specifies the defining product or characteristic associated with the creature named by the second character, thus creating a precise term for the honey-producing bee, distinguishing it from other stinging or non-honey-producing insects in the "bee/wasp" category.