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鑽心蟲

简钻心虫 · 繁鑽心蟲

Mandarin · pinyin zuān xīn chóng

boring insect
snout moth's larva (Aphomia gullaris or Plodia interpuncuella or Heliothus armigera etc), major agricultural pest

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
蟲: chóng · worms; insects
钻: zuān · drill, bore; pierce; diamond
虫: chóng · insects, worms; Kangxi radical 142

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1–1–2 · zuan1 xin1 chong2

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zyun1 sam1 cung4

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