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Definition
Aphid; a tiny, soft-bodied insect that sucks plant sap.
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How it's used
The character 蚜 is almost exclusively used in the compound 蚜蟲. It is a technical term for the pest, so you will rarely hear it outside of gardening or agricultural contexts. In casual conversation, people might just refer to them as 蟲 if the context of the plant is already clear.
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Common phrases
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 蚜 with 牙 because they share the same phonetic component, but 蚜 is strictly for the insect while 牙 refers to teeth.
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Grammar guides
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