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蚊子
wénzi
Description
蚊子是一种很小的虫子，夏天很多。
"蚊子" is a very small insect, common in summer.
它会咬人，被咬了以后皮肤会又红又痒。
It bites people, and the skin becomes red and itchy after being bitten by "蚊子".
Meanings
蚊子wénzi
mosquito
晚上有很多蚊子，我睡不好。
There are many mosquitoes at night, so I can't sleep well.
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Notes
- Etymology
蚊 means mosquito; 子 is a common noun suffix for small things or insects.
- Nuance
蚊子 is the everyday word; 蚊 alone appears mostly in compounds like 蚊香.
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