螬 (cáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 螬 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螬 (cáo) means "Grub / Larva". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螬 stroke by stroke?

螬 has 17 strokes. The radical is 虫. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 螬 and 蝌?

螬 (cáo) and 蝌 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 螬?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 虫. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 螬?

Common words containing 螬 include: 蛴螬 (qí cáo) — Grub / White grub; 螬虫 (cáo chóng) — Grub; 幼螬 (yòu cáo) — Larva.

How to Write 螬

The character 螬 (cáo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

螬 is pronounced cáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grub / Larva.

Common Words with 螬

蛴螬 qí cáo

Grub / White grub

螬虫 cáo chóng

Grub

幼螬 yòu cáo

Larva

Example Sentences

土里有很多蛴螬。

tǔ lǐ yǒu hěn duō qí cáo

There are many grubs in the soil.

螬虫是害虫。

cáo chóng shì hài chóng

Grubs are pests.

这种幼螬吃根。

zhè zhǒng yòu cáo chī gēn

This kind of grub eats roots.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 螬 (cáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螬

What does 螬 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螬 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螬?

What common words use 螬?

How to Write 螬 (cáo)