蛆 (qū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛆 (qū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛆 (qū) means "Maggot". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛆 stroke by stroke?

蛆 has 11 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 蛆 and 虹?

蛆 (qū) and 虹 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 蛆?

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 蛆?

Common words containing 蛆 include: 蛆虫 (qū chóng) — Maggot; 生蛆 (shēng qū) — To breed maggots; 苍蝇蛆 (cāng yíng qū) — Maggot.

How to Write 蛆

The character 蛆 (qū) is written with 11 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

蛆 is pronounced qū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Maggot.

Common Words with 蛆

蛆虫 qū chóng

Maggot

生蛆 shēng qū

To breed maggots

苍蝇蛆 cāng yíng qū

Maggot

Example Sentences

垃圾里有蛆虫。

lā jī lǐ yǒu qū chóng

There are maggots in the trash.

肉放久了会生蛆。

ròu fàng jiǔ le huì shēng qū

Meat left out for too long will breed maggots.

苍蝇蛆很恶心。

cāng yíng qū hěn ě xīn

Maggots are disgusting.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛆

What does 蛆 (qū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛆 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛆?

What common words use 蛆?

How to Write 蛆 (qū)