English–Chinese
“insect” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkūn chóng
Example
花园里可以看到各种各样的昆虫。huā yuán lǐ ké yǐ kàn dào gè zhǒng gè yàng de kūn chóng
Various kinds of insects can be seen in the garden.
How to say “insect” in Chinese
“Insect” in Chinese is 昆虫 (kūn chóng).
A tiny hard-bodied animal with a head, thorax, abdomen, and usually six legs.
Example sentences with 昆虫
许多鸟类以昆虫为食。xǔ duō niǎo lèi yǐ kūn chóng wèi shí
Many birds feed on insects.
Tips for using 昆虫
- Everyday speech often names the particular creature rather than the whole category, so this word is most useful when several kinds are being discussed together.