蟊 (máo) — (b.f.) insect pest that damages rice roots; metaphorically, a harmful person
Definition
Bound form used almost entirely in the set compounds 蟊贼 and 蟊害, where it means a 'pest' that destroys rice roots — extended metaphorically to a person who harms the people. Never stands alone.
bound form
(b.f.) insect pest that damages rice rootsmetaphoricallya harmful person
Examples
- 蟊。Gǔ dài bǎ tān guān wū lì bǐ zuò máo zéi.In ancient times, corrupt officials were compared to harmful pests.
- 蟊。Zhè piàn dào tián zāo shòu le máo hài.This rice paddy has suffered from insect pests.
- 蟊，。máo Zéi bù chú, bǎi xìng nán ān.If the vermin are not eradicated, the people will have no peace.
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