蟒 (mǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蟒 (mǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蟒 (mǎng) means "Python". with 16 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟒 stroke by stroke?

蟒 has 16 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 蟒 and 蜘?

蟒 (mǎng) and 蜘 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 蟒?

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 蟒?

Common words containing 蟒 include: 蟒蛇 (mǎng shé) — Python; 大蟒 (dà mǎng) — Large python; 蟒袍 (mǎng páo) — Dragon robe.

How to Write 蟒

The character 蟒 (mǎng) is written with 16 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

蟒 is pronounced mǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Python.

Common Words with 蟒

蟒蛇 mǎng shé

Python

大蟒 dà mǎng

Large python

蟒袍 mǎng páo

Dragon robe

Example Sentences

动物园里有蟒蛇。

dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu mǎng shé

There are pythons in the zoo.

这是一条大蟒。

zhè shì yī tiáo dà mǎng

This is a large python.

演员穿着蟒袍。

yǎn yuán chuān zhe mǎng páo

The actor is wearing a dragon robe.

Similar Characters

蜘 zhī

蜚 fēi

蜜 mì

Practice Writing 蟒 (mǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟒

What does 蟒 (mǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟒 and 蜘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟒?

What common words use 蟒?

How to Write 蟒 (mǎng)