蚣 (gōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚣 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚣 (gōng) means "centipede". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚣 stroke by stroke?

蚣 has 10 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 蚣 and 虮?

蚣 (gōng) and 虮 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 蚣?

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 蚣?

Common words containing 蚣 include: 蜈蚣 (wú gōng) — Centipede; 大蜈蚣 (dà wú gōng) — Large centipede; 蜈蚣药 (wú gōng yào) — Centipede medicine.

How to Write 蚣

The character 蚣 (gōng) is written with 10 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

蚣 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means centipede.

Common Words with 蚣

蜈蚣 wú gōng

Centipede

大蜈蚣 dà wú gōng

Large centipede

蜈蚣药 wú gōng yào

Centipede medicine

Example Sentences

墙上有一只蜈蚣。

qiáng shàng yǒu yī zhī wú gōng

There is a centipede on the wall.

这只大蜈蚣很可怕。

zhè zhǐ dà wú gōng hěn kě pà

This big centipede is scary.

这是治蜈蚣咬的药。

zhè shì zhì wú gōng yǎo de yào

This is medicine for centipede bites.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚣

What does 蚣 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚣 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚣?

What common words use 蚣?

How to Write 蚣 (gōng)