蠢 (chǔn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蠢 (chǔn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蠢 (chǔn) means "Stupid / Clumsy". with 21 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蠢 stroke by stroke?

蠢 has 21 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 蠢 and 蟹?

蠢 (chǔn) and 蟹 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 蠢?

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 蠢?

Common words containing 蠢 include: 蠢事 (chǔn shì) — Stupid thing / Folly; 愚蠢 (yú chǔn) — stupid / foolish; 蠢动 (chǔn dòng) — To begin to stir / To wiggle.

How to Write 蠢

The character 蠢 (chǔn) is written with 21 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

蠢 is pronounced chǔn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stupid / Clumsy.

Common Words with 蠢

蠢事 chǔn shì

Stupid thing / Folly

愚蠢 yú chǔn

stupid / foolish

蠢动 chǔn dòng

To begin to stir / To wiggle

Example Sentences

别做蠢事。

bié zuò chǔn shì

Don't do anything stupid.

这个想法很愚蠢。

zhè ge xiǎng fǎ hěn yú chǔn

This idea is very stupid.

敌人正在蠢动。

dí rén zhèng zài chǔn dòng

The enemy is making a move.

Similar Characters

蟹 xiè

蟾 chán

蠃 luǒ

Practice Writing 蠢 (chǔn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蠢

What does 蠢 (chǔn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蠢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蠢 and 蟹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蠢?

What common words use 蠢?

How to Write 蠢 (chǔn)