?蟻（yǐ）是一種昆蟲，屬于膜翅目、蟻科，主要特征為頭部和胸部融合成一個(gè)整體，胸部有三個(gè)節(jié)段，腹部有六個(gè)節(jié)段。它們通常生活在群體中，有明顯的社會(huì)性。蟻類共有超過(guò)1萬(wàn)種，分布于世界各地。

How to read: yǐ [i?]

Usage: 蟻 can be used as a noun, referring to the insect ant.

Example Sentences:

1. 我們?cè)诨▓@里了一群紅色的螞蟻。

We found a group of red ants in the garden.

2. 蟻巢被雨水沖毀了。

The ant nest was washed away by the rain.

3. 這種螞蟻具有很強(qiáng)的攻擊性。

This type of ant has a strong aggressive nature.

4. 蜜源被大量的螞蟻包圍著。

The honey source was surrounded by a large number of ants.

5. 這些小型動(dòng)物中，只有螞蟻具有高度組織化的社會(huì)結(jié)構(gòu)。

Among these small animals, only ants have highly organized social structures.

Synonyms and Usage:

1. 螞蟻 (mǎyǐ) - another term for ant, commonly used in Cantonese

2. 蟻?zhàn)?(yǐzú) - refers to a group of people who work hard and diligently like ants

3. 蟻穴 (yǐxué) - ant hole, used to describe a small and crowded place

4. 螞蚱 (mǎzhà) - refers to grasshoppers, but can also be used as a synonym for ants in some dialects

5. 白蟻 (báiyǐ) - termite, a type of insect similar to ants but with different characteristics

Editor's Summary:

蟻 is a common insect known for its social nature and organized colonies. It is widely distributed around the world and has over 10,000 species. In Chinese culture, ants symbolize hard work and diligence, making it a popular metaphor in literature and idioms. It can also be used in various idiomatic expressions to describe different situations or characteristics. As an editor, it is important to provide accurate and informative definitions for words like 蟻 to help readers understand their meaning and usage in different contexts.