蠓 (měng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蠓 (měng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蠓 (měng) means "midge". with 19 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蠓 stroke by stroke?

蠓 has 19 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 蠓 and 螫?

蠓 (měng) and 螫 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 蠓?

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 蠓?

Common words containing 蠓 include: 蠓虫 (měng chóng) — Midge / Gnat; 蠓子 (měng zi) — midge; 墨蠓 (mò měng) — biting midge.

How to Write 蠓

The character 蠓 (měng) is written with 19 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

蠓 is pronounced měng in Mandarin Chinese. It means midge.

Common Words with 蠓

蠓虫 měng chóng

Midge / Gnat

蠓子 měng zi

midge

墨蠓 mò měng

biting midge

Example Sentences

蠓虫在飞。

měng chóng zài fēi

Midges are flying.

蠓子会咬人。

měng zi huì yǎo rén

Midges can bite people.

墨蠓非常小。

mò měng fēi cháng xiǎo

Biting midges are very small.

Similar Characters

螫 shì

螬 cáo

螳 táng

Practice Writing 蠓 (měng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蠓

What does 蠓 (měng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蠓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蠓 and 螫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蠓?

What common words use 蠓?

How to Write 蠓 (měng)