蝎 (xiē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蝎 (xiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蝎 (xiē) means "Scorpion (character component)". with 15 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蝎 stroke by stroke?

蝎 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 蝎 and 蛵?

蝎 (xiē) 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 蝎?

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 蝎?

Common words containing 蝎 include: 蝎子 (xiē zi) — Scorpion; 毒蝎 (dú xiē) — Venomous scorpion; 蝎子蛰 (xiē zi zhé) — Scorpion sting.

How to Write 蝎

The character 蝎 (xiē) 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

蝎 is pronounced xiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Scorpion (character component).

Common Words with 蝎

蝎子 xiē zi

Scorpion

毒蝎 dú xiē

Venomous scorpion

蝎子蛰 xiē zi zhé

Scorpion sting

Example Sentences

沙漠里有蝎子。

shā mò lǐ yǒu xiē zi

There are scorpions in the desert.

蝎子的尾巴有毒。

xiē zi de wěi ba yǒu dú

A scorpion's tail is poisonous.

他被蝎子蛰了一下。

tā bèi xiē zi zhé le yī xià

He was stung by a scorpion.

Similar Characters

蛵 xīng

蛸 shāo

蛹 yǒng

Practice Writing 蝎 (xiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蝎

What does 蝎 (xiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蝎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蝎 and 蛵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蝎?

What common words use 蝎?

How to Write 蝎 (xiē)