蜩 (tiáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蜩 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蜩 (tiáo) means "Cicada". with 14 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蜩 stroke by stroke?

蜩 has 14 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 蜩 and 蛐?

蜩 (tiáo) and 蛐 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 蜩?

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 蜩?

Common words containing 蜩 include: 蜩蝉 (tiáo chán) — Cicada; 鸣蜩 (míng tiáo) — Chirping cicada; 蜩鸣 (tiáo míng) — The chirping of cicadas.

How to Write 蜩

The character 蜩 (tiáo) is written with 14 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

蜩 is pronounced tiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cicada.

Common Words with 蜩

蜩蝉 tiáo chán

Cicada

鸣蜩 míng tiáo

Chirping cicada

蜩鸣 tiáo míng

The chirping of cicadas

Example Sentences

树上有蜩蝉。

shù shàng yǒu tiáo chán

There are cicadas in the tree.

鸣蜩的声音很大。

míng tiáo de shēng yīn hěn dà

The sound of the chirping cicada is very loud.

听，那是蜩鸣。

tīng nà shì tiáo míng

Listen, that is the sound of cicadas.

Similar Characters

蛐 qū

蛑 móu

蛔 huí

Practice Writing 蜩 (tiáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蜩

What does 蜩 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蜩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蜩 and 蛐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蜩?

What common words use 蜩?

How to Write 蜩 (tiáo)