虿 (chài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 虿 (chài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虿 (chài) means "Scorpion (archaic)". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虿 stroke by stroke?

虿 has 9 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 虿 and 虬?

虿 (chài) and 虬 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 虿?

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 虿?

Common words containing 虿 include: 虿盆 (chài pén) — Pit of scorpions; 蜂虿 (fēng chài) — Bees and scorpions (venomous insects); 虿尾 (chài wěi) — Scorpion's tail.

How to Write 虿

The character 虿 (chài) is written with 9 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

虿 is pronounced chài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Scorpion (archaic).

Common Words with 虿

虿盆 chài pén

Pit of scorpions

蜂虿 fēng chài

Bees and scorpions (venomous insects)

虿尾 chài wěi

Scorpion's tail

Example Sentences

这是一个古老的故事。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de gù shì

This is an ancient story.

蜂虿会伤人。

fēng chài huì shāng rén

Venomous insects can hurt people.

虿尾有毒。

chài wěi yǒu dú

The scorpion's tail is poisonous.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 虿 (chài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虿

What does 虿 (chài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虿 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虿?

What common words use 虿?

How to Write 虿 (chài)