蟛 (péng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蟛 (péng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蟛 (péng) means "Small crab". with 18 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟛 stroke by stroke?

蟛 has 18 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 蟛 and 螃?

蟛 (péng) and 螃 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 蟛?

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 蟛?

Common words containing 蟛 include: 蟛蜞 (péng qí) — Small freshwater crab; 抓蟛蜞 (zhuā péng qí) — to catch marsh crabs; 蟛蜞酱 (péng qí jiàng) — Small crab paste.

How to Write 蟛

The character 蟛 (péng) is written with 18 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

蟛 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small crab.

Common Words with 蟛

蟛蜞 péng qí

Small freshwater crab

抓蟛蜞 zhuā péng qí

to catch marsh crabs

蟛蜞酱 péng qí jiàng

Small crab paste

Example Sentences

岸边有很多蟛蜞。

àn biān yǒu hěn duō péng qí

There are many small marsh crabs by the shore.

孩子们在抓蟛蜞。

hái zi men zài zhuā péng qí

The children are catching small crabs.

他喜欢吃蟛蜞酱。

tā xǐ huān chī péng qí jiàng

He likes eating small crab sauce.

Similar Characters

螃 páng

螅 xī

螈 yuán

Practice Writing 蟛 (péng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟛

What does 蟛 (péng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟛 and 螃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟛?

What common words use 蟛?

How to Write 蟛 (péng)