蜮 Stroke Order

蜮 yù 1. [En.] A legendary creature that harms people secretly in water. 传说中一种在水里暗中害人的怪物。 - Example: 鬼～（喻阴险的人） - Refers to a treacherous person. 2. [En.] A fabulous creature, said to be like a turtle and blow poisonous sand into people's faces. 同本义 ([En.] a fabulous creature, said to be like a turtle and blow poisonous sand in man's face). - Literary Reference: "为鬼为魊。" from "诗·小雅·何人斯" - Literal reference: "It is said to be a short fox." - Example: "蜮伤躬只。" from "楚辞·大招" - Refers to the harm caused by this creature. 3. [En.] A kind of injurious insect that damages rice seedlings. 一种食禾苗的害虫 ([En.] a kind of injurious insect). - Literary Reference: "大草不生，又无螟蜮。" from "吕氏春秋" - A statement referring to an area where grass does not grow and there are no pests. 4. [En.] Related phrases: - 蜮势鬼形: Describes a ferocious and terrifying appearance akin to that of a ghost. - 蜮祥: Sign of impending disaster. - 蜮射: The act of the creature blowing sand to harm people and cause illness.