螳 (táng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 螳 (táng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螳 (táng) means "mantis". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螳 stroke by stroke?

螳 has 17 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 螳 and 蝌?

螳 (táng) and 蝌 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 螳?

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 螳?

Common words containing 螳 include: 螳螂 (táng láng) — praying mantis; 螳臂 (táng bì) — mantis arm; 螳螂拳 (táng láng quán) — Mantis Boxing (martial arts style).

How to Write 螳

The character 螳 (táng) is written with 17 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

螳 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese. It means mantis.

Common Words with 螳

螳螂 táng láng

praying mantis

螳臂 táng bì

mantis arm

螳螂拳 táng láng quán

Mantis Boxing (martial arts style)

Example Sentences

螳螂在捕食。

táng láng zài bǔ shí

The mantis is hunting.

别做螳臂当车的事。

bié zuò táng bì dāng chē de shì

Don't overrate yourself and try to stop an overwhelming force.

他在学螳螂拳。

tā zài xué táng láng quán

He is learning Praying Mantis Boxing.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 螳 (táng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螳

What does 螳 (táng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螳 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螳?

What common words use 螳?

How to Write 螳 (táng)