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幼蟲

yòu chóng·ㄧㄡˋ ㄔㄨㄥˊ

“(entomology) larva; the early developmental stage of an insect or other invertebrate, before metamorphosis.”

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Young; of tender age; an infant or young child; immature; not yet fully developed.

chóng·ㄔㄨㄥˊ

Insects, worms, or other crawling creatures; can refer to animals generally in ancient usage; also used figuratively for a contemptible person or as a surname.