---
word: insect
meaningVi: 'sâu bọ, côn trùng'
pos:
  - noun
level: a2
ipaUk: ˈɪnsɛkt
ipaUs: ˈɪnsɛkt
definitionEn: >-
  An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four
  wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
examples:
  - en: >-
      Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and
      wasps.
    vi: sâu bọ
  - en: The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.
    vi: sâu bọ
  - en: The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.
    vi: sâu bọ
synonyms:
  - bug
draft: false
updatedAt: '2026-06-06'
enrichSource: dictionaryapi.dev
---
## Nghĩa chính

**insect** — sâu bọ.

## Phát âm & định nghĩa

- IPA: /ˈɪnsɛkt/

**English:** An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

## Từ loại

- noun

## Ví dụ

| Tiếng Anh | Tiếng Việt |
|----------|------------|
| *Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.* | sâu bọ |
| *The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.* | sâu bọ |
| *The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.* | sâu bọ |

## Liên quan

**Đồng nghĩa:** bug

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