蚺 (rán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚺 (rán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚺 (rán) means "Python / Boa". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚺 stroke by stroke?

蚺 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 蚺 and 虹?

蚺 (rán) 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 蚺?

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 蚺?

Common words containing 蚺 include: 蚺蛇 (rán shé) — Python / Boa constrictor; 水蚺 (shuǐ rán) — Anaconda; 大蚺 (dà rán) — Large python.

How to Write 蚺

The character 蚺 (rán) 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

蚺 is pronounced rán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Python / Boa.

Common Words with 蚺

蚺蛇 rán shé

Python / Boa constrictor

水蚺 shuǐ rán

Anaconda

大蚺 dà rán

Large python

Example Sentences

蚺蛇在树上。

rán shé zài shù shàng

The python is in the tree.

水蚺游得很快。

shuǐ rán yóu dé hěn kuài

The anaconda swims very fast.

这是一条大蚺。

zhè shì yī tiáo dà rán

This is a large boa.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

Practice Writing 蚺 (rán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚺

What does 蚺 (rán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚺 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚺?

What common words use 蚺?

How to Write 蚺 (rán)