蝗 (huáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蝗 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蝗 (huáng) means "Locust (character component)". with 15 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蝗 stroke by stroke?

蝗 has 15 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 蝗 and 蛵?

蝗 (huáng) and 蛵 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 蝗?

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 蝗?

Common words containing 蝗 include: 蝗虫 (huáng chóng) — Locust; 蝗灾 (huáng zāi) — Locust plague; 灭蝗 (miè huáng) — To exterminate locusts.

How to Write 蝗

The character 蝗 (huáng) is written with 15 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

蝗 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Locust (character component).

Common Words with 蝗

蝗虫 huáng chóng

Locust

蝗灾 huáng zāi

Locust plague

灭蝗 miè huáng

To exterminate locusts

Example Sentences

蝗虫吃了庄稼。

huáng chóng chī le zhuāng jià

Locusts ate the crops.

这里的蝗虫很多。

zhè lǐ de huáng chóng hěn duō

There are many locusts here.

农民在防治蝗灾。

nóng mín zài fáng zhì huáng zāi

Farmers are preventing and controlling locust plagues.

Similar Characters

蛵 xīng

蛸 shāo

蛹 yǒng

Practice Writing 蝗 (huáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蝗

What does 蝗 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蝗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蝗 and 蛵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蝗?

What common words use 蝗?

How to Write 蝗 (huáng)