蛀虫 (zhù chóng) — moth or beetle larva that eats clothes, wood, or books

Definition

A "borer" or "bookworm" — the larva (moth or beetle) that eats holes in clothes, wood, or books. Extended metaphorically for someone who quietly harms an organization from within (e.g. a corrupt insider).

noun
moth or beetle larva that eats clotheswoodor books
Zähleinheitswort ·

Beispiele

  • 蛀虫
    Zhè zhǒng zhù chóng huì yǎo huài nǐ de máo yī.
    This kind of moth can ruin your sweater.
  • 蛀虫
    Zhè xiē zhù chóng bǎ shū zhù huài le.
    These bookworms have damaged the books.
  • 蛀虫
    Fàng yì xiē yào kě yǐ fáng zhù chóng.
    Putting some insecticide can prevent moths.
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