蛸 (shāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛸 (shāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛸 (shāo) means "Octopus / Mantis egg case". with 13 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛸 stroke by stroke?

蛸 has 13 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 蛸 and 蚯?

蛸 (shāo) and 蚯 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 蛸?

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 蛸?

Common words containing 蛸 include: 桑螵蛸 (sāng piāo shāo) — Mantis egg case (used in Chinese medicine); 螳螂蛸 (táng láng shāo) — mantis egg case; 蛸类 (shāo lèi) — Octopuses.

How to Write 蛸

The character 蛸 (shāo) is written with 13 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

蛸 is pronounced shāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Octopus / Mantis egg case.

Common Words with 蛸

桑螵蛸 sāng piāo shāo

Mantis egg case (used in Chinese medicine)

螳螂蛸 táng láng shāo

mantis egg case

蛸类 shāo lèi

Octopuses

Example Sentences

桑螵蛸是一种中药。

sāng piāo shāo shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào

Mantis egg case is a type of traditional Chinese medicine.

树上有螳螂蛸。

shù shàng yǒu táng láng shāo

There is a mantis egg case in the tree.

这种蛸类生活在海里。

zhè zhǒng shāo lèi shēng huó zài hǎi lǐ

This type of octopus lives in the sea.

Similar Characters

蚯 qiū

蚰 yóu

蚱 zhà

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛸

What does 蛸 (shāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛸 and 蚯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛸?

What common words use 蛸?

How to Write 蛸 (shāo)