jim4蚺
Jyutpingjim4
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Definition
A boa constrictor or large python.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large constricting snakes, though in casual conversation, people often use the more general term 蛇 to describe any snake they encounter. It is rarely used in daily life unless discussing wildlife, biology, or visiting a zoo. The character itself is visually descriptive, featuring the radical for insect or small creature, which is commonly applied to reptiles in Chinese orthography.
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Related words
Common phrases
a large boa constrictor
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 蚺 with 蟒, which refers to a python. While both are large constricting snakes, they are biologically distinct and usually referred to by their specific names in formal contexts.
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