蛵 (xīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛵 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛵 (xīng) means "Dragonfly (archaic)". with 13 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛵 stroke by stroke?

蛵 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 蛵 and 蚯?

蛵 (xīng) 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 蛵?

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 蛵?

Common words containing 蛵 include: 蛵蜻 (xīng qīng) — Dragonfly; 蛵虫 (xīng chóng) — Dragonfly-like insect; 蛵子 (xīng zi) — Dragonfly (archaic).

How to Write 蛵

The character 蛵 (xīng) 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

蛵 is pronounced xīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dragonfly (archaic).

Common Words with 蛵

蛵蜻 xīng qīng

Dragonfly

蛵虫 xīng chóng

Dragonfly-like insect

蛵子 xīng zi

Dragonfly (archaic)

Example Sentences

蛵蜻在水边飞。

xīng qīng zài shuǐ biān fēi

The dragonfly is flying by the water.

这种蛵虫很少见。

zhè zhǒng xīng chóng hěn shǎo jiàn

This kind of dragonfly is very rare.

树上有一只蛵子。

shù shàng yǒu yī zhī xīng zi

There is a dragonfly in the tree.

Similar Characters

蚯 qiū

蚰 yóu

蚱 zhà

Practice Writing 蛵 (xīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛵

What does 蛵 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛵 and 蚯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛵?

What common words use 蛵?

How to Write 蛵 (xīng)