孓 (jué) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 孓 (jué) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 孓 (jué) means "larva (specifically of a mosquito)". with 3 strokes and the radical 子.

Q: How do you write 孓 stroke by stroke?

孓 has 3 strokes. The radical is 子. 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 孓 and 子?

孓 (jué) and 子 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 孓?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 子. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 孓?

Common words containing 孓 include: 孑孓 (jié jué) — mosquito larva.

How to Write 孓

The character 孓 (jué) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

孓 is pronounced jué in Mandarin Chinese. It means larva (specifically of a mosquito).

Common Words with 孓

孑孓 jié jué

mosquito larva

Example Sentences

孑孓在水里游。

jié jué zài shuǐ lǐ yóu

Mosquito larvae swim in the water.

孑孓是蚊子的幼虫。

jié jué shì wén zi de yòu chóng

Wrigglers are the larvae of mosquitoes.

这里有很多孑孓。

zhè lǐ yǒu hěn duō jié jué

There are many mosquito larvae here.

Similar Characters

子 zi

孑 jié

孔 kǒng

Practice Writing 孓 (jué)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 孓

What does 孓 (jué) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 孓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 孓 and 子?

What mistakes do learners make writing 孓?

What common words use 孓?

How to Write 孓 (jué)