茧
silkworm cocoon; same as 趼
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
silkworm cocoon; insect larva casing
formalMost commonly refers to the cocoon of silkworms, which is a raw material for silk production.
Silkworm babies spin silk to form thick cocoons.
Farmers are harvesting mature silkworm cocoons.
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This cocoon is made of silk spun by a butterfly larva.
Silk mills boil cocoons to soften them and extract silk threads.
Wild silkworm cocoons are usually darker in color than domesticated ones.
noun
callus; thickened skin
literaryRefers to thickened, hardened skin on the hands or feet from repeated friction or pressure, same as 趼.
After writing with a pen for a long time, calluses grew on his fingers.
The porter's shoulders are covered with thick calluses.
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A rock climbing enthusiast's palms are full of calluses from rubbing.
Walking for a long time caused calluses on the soles of his feet.
The veteran carpenter's hands are covered with calluses from his work.