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Definition
Cricket
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How it's used
While 蛐 is a common term for cricket in spoken Cantonese, it is often used interchangeably with 蟋蟀. Many speakers prefer 蟋蟀 as the standard name, while 蛐 feels more like a casual, shorthand way to refer to the insect. It is frequently associated with the sound they make, which is often described as 叫.
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There is a cricket chirping very loudly in the grass.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 蛐 with 蛆, which refers to maggots. The pronunciation is different, but they can look similar to learners unfamiliar with the characters.
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Grammar guides
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