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firefly

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ying2huo3chong2 yínghuǒchóng

Meaning


Primary

firefly

Alternatives

fireflies

Mnemonic


萤火虫 Firefly refers to a 萤 firefly which is an 虫 insect that glows like a dim 火 fire.

Usage


那 只 萤火虫 在 黑暗 中 发光。

That firefly glows in the dark.

孩子们 喜欢 追 着 萤火虫 跑。

The children love chasing fireflies.

萤火虫 的 光 很 微弱 但 很 美丽。

The light of fireflies is weak but beautiful.