蛏 (chēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛏 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛏 (chēng) means "razor clam". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛏 stroke by stroke?

蛏 has 11 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 蛏 and 虹?

蛏 (chēng) and 虹 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 蛏?

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 蛏?

Common words containing 蛏 include: 蛏子 (chēng zi) — razor clam; 炒蛏子 (chǎo chēng zi) — stir-fried razor clams; 鲜蛏 (xiān chēng) — Fresh razor clams.

How to Write 蛏

The character 蛏 (chēng) is written with 11 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

蛏 is pronounced chēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means razor clam.

Common Words with 蛏

蛏子 chēng zi

razor clam

炒蛏子 chǎo chēng zi

stir-fried razor clams

鲜蛏 xiān chēng

Fresh razor clams

Example Sentences

蛏子很便宜。

chēng zi hěn pián yi

Razor clams are very cheap.

我喜欢吃炒蛏子。

wǒ xǐ huān chī chǎo chēng zi

I like eating stir-fried razor clams.

这里的鲜蛏很肥。

zhè lǐ de xiān chēng hěn féi

The fresh razor clams here are very plump.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

Practice Writing 蛏 (chēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛏

What does 蛏 (chēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛏 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛏?

What common words use 蛏?

How to Write 蛏 (chēng)