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鞘翅
qiàochì
1. elytrum (hardened forewing of Coleoptera beetle, encasing the flight wing)

Character Breakdown

鞘
qiào
scabbard, sheath
16 丶
翅
chì
wings; fins
HSK 5 10 丶

Compound Words (1)

鞘翅目
qiàochìmù
Coleoptera (insect order including beetles)

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Chinese