蜞 (qí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蜞 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蜞 (qí) means "leech; crab (component)". with 14 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蜞 stroke by stroke?

蜞 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 蜞 and 蛐?

蜞 (qí) 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 蜞?

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 蜞?

Common words containing 蜞 include: 蟛蜞 (péng qí) — Small freshwater crab; 蜞马 (qí mǎ) — water strider; 蜞乸 (qí nǎ) — leech.

How to Write 蜞

The character 蜞 (qí) 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

蜞 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means leech; crab (component).

Common Words with 蜞

蟛蜞 péng qí

Small freshwater crab

蜞马 qí mǎ

water strider

蜞乸 qí nǎ

leech

Example Sentences

河边有很多小蟛蜞。

hé biān yǒu hěn duō xiǎo péng qí

There are many small crabs by the river.

蜞马在水里游。

qí mǎ zài shuǐ lǐ yóu

The water strider is swimming in the water.

岸边有几只蜞乸。

àn biān yǒu jǐ zhī qí nǎ

There are a few crabs by the shore.

Similar Characters

蛐 qū

蛑 móu

蛔 huí

Practice Writing 蜞 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蜞

What does 蜞 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蜞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蜞 and 蛐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蜞?

What common words use 蜞?

How to Write 蜞 (qí)