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益虫
yìchóng
Description
益虫是对人有好处的虫子。
A 益虫 is an insect that is beneficial to humans.
比如蜜蜂和瓢虫都是益虫，它们能帮助农民。
For example, bees and ladybugs are 益虫; they can help farmers.
Meanings
益虫yìchóng
beneficial insect (helpful to humans or crops)
蜜蜂是一种益虫。
Bees are beneficial insects.
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Notes
- Etymology
益 (benefit) + 虫 (insect); the opposite is 害虫 (harmful insect).
- Nuance
a category term used in biology and daily talk about nature and farming.
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