螂 (láng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 螂 (láng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螂 (láng) means "Mantis/Dragonfly (character component)". with 14 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螂 stroke by stroke?

螂 has 14 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 螂 and 蛐?

螂 (láng) and 蛐 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 螂?

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 螂?

Common words containing 螂 include: 蟑螂 (zhāng láng) — Cockroach; 螳螂 (táng láng) — praying mantis; 灭蟑螂 (miè zhāng láng) — To exterminate cockroaches.

How to Write 螂

The character 螂 (láng) is written with 14 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

螂 is pronounced láng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mantis/Dragonfly (character component).

Common Words with 螂

蟑螂 zhāng láng

Cockroach

螳螂 táng láng

praying mantis

灭蟑螂 miè zhāng láng

To exterminate cockroaches

Example Sentences

厨房里有一只蟑螂。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu yī zhī zhāng láng

There is a cockroach in the kitchen.

螳螂在草丛里跳。

táng láng zài cǎo cóng lǐ tiào

The mantis is jumping in the grass.

我们要定期灭蟑螂。

wǒ men yào dìng qī miè zhāng láng

We should regularly exterminate cockroaches.

Similar Characters

蛐 qū

蛑 móu

蛔 huí

Practice Writing 螂 (láng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螂

What does 螂 (láng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螂 and 蛐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螂?

What common words use 螂?

How to Write 螂 (láng)