蟊 (máo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蟊 (máo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蟊 (máo) means "destructive insect / pest". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟊 stroke by stroke?

蟊 has 17 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 蟊 and 蝌?

蟊 (máo) and 蝌 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 蟊?

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 蟊?

Common words containing 蟊 include: 蟊贼 (máo zéi) — pest / thief / scoundrel; 害蟊 (hài máo) — Destructive insects / Pests; 蟊害 (máo hài) — pest damage / scourge.

How to Write 蟊

The character 蟊 (máo) is written with 17 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蟊 is pronounced máo in Mandarin Chinese. It means destructive insect / pest.

Common Words with 蟊

蟊贼 máo zéi

pest / thief / scoundrel

害蟊 hài máo

Destructive insects / Pests

蟊害 máo hài

pest damage / scourge

Example Sentences

警察抓住了蟊贼。

jǐng chá zhuā zhù le máo zéi

The police caught the petty thief.

这种虫子是害蟊。

zhè zhǒng chóng zi shì hài máo

This insect is a pest.

要除掉这些蟊害。

yào chú diào zhè xiē máo hài

These pests must be eliminated.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 蟊 (máo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟊

What does 蟊 (máo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟊 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟊?

What common words use 蟊?

How to Write 蟊 (máo)