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刺丝胞
刺絲胞
cìsībāo
1. cnidocyte
2. nettle cell of medusa or anemone

Character Breakdown

刺
cì
to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod
HSK 5 8 丶
丝
sī
silk, fine thread; wire; strings
HSK 5 5 丶
胞
bāo
womb, placenta, fetal membrane
HSK 6 9 丶

Compound Words (1)

刺丝胞动物
cìsībāodòngwù
Cnidaria (animal phylum including jellyfish and sessile polyps)

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