虼 (gè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 虼 (gè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虼 (gè) means "Flea (prefix)". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虼 stroke by stroke?

虼 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 虼 and 虬?

虼 (gè) 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 虼?

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 虼?

Common words containing 虼 include: 虼蚤 (gè zǎo) — Flea; 虼螂 (gè láng) — Dung beetle; 虼蚪 (gè dǒu) — Tadpole.

How to Write 虼

The character 虼 (gè) 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

虼 is pronounced gè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Flea (prefix).

Common Words with 虼

虼蚤 gè zǎo

Flea

虼螂 gè láng

Dung beetle

虼蚪 gè dǒu

Tadpole

Example Sentences

猫身上有虼蚤。

māo shēn shàng yǒu gè zǎo

The cat has fleas.

墙角有个虼螂。

qiáng jiǎo yǒu gè gè láng

There is a dung beetle in the corner.

水里有许多虼蚪。

shuǐ lǐ yǒu xǔ duō gè dǒu

There are many tadpoles in the water.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 虼 (gè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虼

What does 虼 (gè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虼 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虼?

What common words use 虼?

How to Write 虼 (gè)