蠼 (qú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蠼 (qú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蠼 (qú) means "Earwig". with 26 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蠼 stroke by stroke?

蠼 has 26 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 蠼 and 蠵?

蠼 (qú) and 蠵 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 蠼?

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 蠼?

Common words containing 蠼 include: 蠼螋 (qú sōu) — Earwig.

How to Write 蠼

The character 蠼 (qú) is written with 26 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

蠼 is pronounced qú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Earwig.

Common Words with 蠼

蠼螋 qú sōu

Earwig

Example Sentences

墙角有一只蠼螋。

qiáng jiǎo yǒu yī zhī qú sōu

There is an earwig in the corner.

蠼螋喜欢潮湿的地方。

qú sōu xǐ huān cháo shī de dì fāng

Earwigs like damp places.

别害怕这只蠼螋。

bié hài pà zhè zhǐ qú sōu

Don't be afraid of this earwig.

Similar Characters

蠵 xī

蠹 dù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蠼

What does 蠼 (qú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蠼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蠼 and 蠵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蠼?

What common words use 蠼?

How to Write 蠼 (qú)