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Definition
The egg case of a praying mantis.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the egg case of a mantis, often referred to as 螳螂螵 in formal contexts. It is rarely used in daily urban life unless discussing traditional Chinese medicine or biology. In a casual setting, most people would simply describe it as a bug's nest or use the formal name for the insect itself.
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There are a few mantis egg cases on the branches here.
Related words
Common phrases
mantis egg case
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general insect nests or hives, as it is strictly reserved for mantis egg cases. It is not a common word and might be misunderstood by younger speakers who are not familiar with traditional biological terms.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
