蚕
蚕
cán
silkworm
Quick Answer
蚕 (cán) means "silkworm".
Pronunciation
cán
Meaning
Primary: silkworm
Basic info
| Pinyin | cán |
| Meanings | silkworm |
| Frequency | #1950 most common |
Example sentences
蚕吃桑叶吐丝。
Cán chī sāngyè tǔsī.
Silkworms eat mulberry leaves and spin silk.
From 蚕
Words containing 蚕
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 蚕 | cán | silkworm |
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