蚁 (yǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚁 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚁 (yǐ) means "Ant". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚁 stroke by stroke?

蚁 has 9 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 蚁 and 虬?

蚁 (yǐ) and 虬 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 蚁?

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 蚁?

Common words containing 蚁 include: 蚂蚁 (mǎ yǐ) — Ant; 白蚁 (bái yǐ) — Termite; 蚁穴 (yǐ xué) — Ant nest.

How to Write 蚁

The character 蚁 (yǐ) is written with 9 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

蚁 is pronounced yǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ant.

Common Words with 蚁

蚂蚁 mǎ yǐ

Ant

白蚁 bái yǐ

Termite

蚁穴 yǐ xué

Ant nest

Example Sentences

蚂蚁在找食物。

mǎ yǐ zài zhǎo shí wù

The ants are looking for food.

白蚁吃了木头。

bái yǐ chī le mù tou

Termites ate the wood.

别踩那个蚁穴。

bié cǎi nà ge yǐ xué

Don't step on that anthill.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 蚁 (yǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚁

What does 蚁 (yǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚁 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚁?

What common words use 蚁?

How to Write 蚁 (yǐ)