mantis in Chinese
mantis in Chinese is 螳螂 — mantis means a large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
mantis in Chinese
螳螂
Pronounced: táng láng
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
What does "mantis" mean?
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noun A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
"A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike."
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mantis in a sentence
- A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike.
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What is "mantis" in Chinese?
"mantis" in Chinese is 螳螂. mantis means: A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
How do you pronounce 螳螂?
"mantis" in Chinese is 螳螂, pronounced "táng láng".
How do you use "mantis" in a sentence?
Example: "A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike." In Chinese, "mantis" is 螳螂.
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