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Yalewohk
Definition
Looper caterpillar or inchworm.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the inchworm or looper caterpillar, which moves by arching its back. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing gardening or biology. Most people would simply use the general term 蟲 to describe such creatures.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Do you see a looper on the leaf?
Related words
Common phrases
inchworm
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other insect names. It is highly specific to the geometrid moth larva and should not be used as a general term for all caterpillars or worms.
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Grammar guides
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