螋 (sōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 螋 (sōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螋 (sōu) means "Earwig". with 15 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螋 stroke by stroke?

螋 has 15 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 螋 and 蛵?

螋 (sōu) and 蛵 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 螋?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 虫. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

How to Write 螋

The character 螋 (sōu) is written with 15 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

螋 is pronounced sōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Earwig.

Common Words with 螋

蠼螋 qú sōu

Earwig

小螋 xiǎo sōu

Small earwig

这种螋 zhè zhǒng sōu

This earwig...

Example Sentences

蠼螋喜欢在土里。

qú sōu xǐ huān zài tǔ lǐ

Earwigs like to be in the soil.

墙角有一只小螋。

qiáng jiǎo yǒu yī zhī xiǎo sōu

There is a small earwig in the corner.

这种螋没有毒。

zhè zhǒng sōu méi yǒu dú

This earwig is not poisonous.

Similar Characters

蛵 xīng

蛸 shāo

蛹 yǒng

Practice Writing 螋 (sōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螋

What does 螋 (sōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螋 and 蛵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螋?

What common words use 螋?

How to Write 螋 (sōu)