蝰 (kuí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蝰 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蝰 (kuí) means "Viper (character component)". with 15 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蝰 stroke by stroke?

蝰 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 蝰 and 蛵?

蝰 (kuí) 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 蝰?

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 蝰?

Common words containing 蝰 include: 蝰蛇 (kuí shé) — Viper; 蝰科 (kuí kē) — Viperidae (the viper family); 大蝰蛇 (dà kuí shé) — Large viper.

How to Write 蝰

The character 蝰 (kuí) 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

蝰 is pronounced kuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Viper (character component).

Common Words with 蝰

蝰蛇 kuí shé

Viper

蝰科 kuí kē

Viperidae (the viper family)

大蝰蛇 dà kuí shé

Large viper

Example Sentences

蝰蛇在树下休息。

kuí shé zài shù xià xiū xī

The viper is resting under the tree.

这是蝰科的一种蛇。

zhè shì kuí kē de yī zhǒng shé

This is a snake of the Viperidae family.

动物园里有一条大蝰蛇。

dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yī tiáo dà kuí shé

There is a big viper in the zoo.

Similar Characters

蛵 xīng

蛸 shāo

蛹 yǒng

Practice Writing 蝰 (kuí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蝰

What does 蝰 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蝰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蝰 and 蛵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蝰?

What common words use 蝰?

How to Write 蝰 (kuí)