蛄 (gū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛄 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛄 (gū) means "Mole cricket (character component)". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛄 stroke by stroke?

蛄 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 蛄 and 虹?

蛄 (gū) 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 蛄?

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 蛄?

Common words containing 蛄 include: 蝼蛄 (lóu gū) — Mole cricket; 蛄蝼 (gū lóu) — Mole cricket; 抓蛄 (zhuā gū) — to catch mole crickets.

How to Write 蛄

The character 蛄 (gū) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蛄 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mole cricket (character component).

Common Words with 蛄

蝼蛄 lóu gū

Mole cricket

蛄蝼 gū lóu

Mole cricket

抓蛄 zhuā gū

to catch mole crickets

Example Sentences

蝼蛄在土里。

lóu gū zài tǔ lǐ

The mole cricket is in the soil.

这种虫子叫蛄蝼。

zhè zhǒng chóng zi jiào gū lóu

This insect is called a mole cricket.

弟弟在抓蝼蛄。

dì di zài zhuā lóu gū

Little brother is catching mole crickets.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛄

What does 蛄 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛄 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛄?

What common words use 蛄?

How to Write 蛄 (gū)