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
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 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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