蛾 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛾 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛾 (é) means "Moth". with 13 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛾 stroke by stroke?

蛾 has 13 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 蛾 and 蚯?

蛾 (é) and 蚯 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 蛾?

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 蛾?

Common words containing 蛾 include: 飞蛾 (fēi é) — moth; 蛾子 (é zi) — Moth; 蚕蛾 (cán é) — silkworm moth.

How to Write 蛾

The character 蛾 (é) is written with 13 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

蛾 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means Moth.

Common Words with 蛾

飞蛾 fēi é

moth

蛾子 é zi

Moth

蚕蛾 cán é

silkworm moth

Example Sentences

飞蛾喜欢灯光。

fēi é xǐ huān dēng guāng

Moths like light.

墙上有一只蛾子。

qiáng shàng yǒu yī zhī é zi

There is a moth on the wall.

蚕蛾产下了卵。

cán é chǎn xià le luǎn

The silkworm moth has laid eggs.

Similar Characters

蚯 qiū

蚰 yóu

蚱 zhà

Practice Writing 蛾 (é)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛾

What does 蛾 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛾 and 蚯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛾?

What common words use 蛾?

How to Write 蛾 (é)