蚓 (yǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚓 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚓 (yǐn) means "earthworm". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚓 stroke by stroke?

蚓 has 10 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 蚓 and 虮?

蚓 (yǐn) and 虮 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 蚓?

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 蚓?

Common words containing 蚓 include: 蚯蚓 (qiū yǐn) — Earthworm; 蚯蚓爬 (qiū yǐn pá) — Earthworm crawling; 养蚯蚓 (yǎng qiū yǐn) — To raise earthworms.

How to Write 蚓

The character 蚓 (yǐn) is written with 10 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

蚓 is pronounced yǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means earthworm.

Common Words with 蚓

蚯蚓 qiū yǐn

Earthworm

蚯蚓爬 qiū yǐn pá

Earthworm crawling

养蚯蚓 yǎng qiū yǐn

To raise earthworms

Example Sentences

土里有一条蚯蚓。

tǔ lǐ yǒu yī tiáo qiū yǐn

There is an earthworm in the soil.

蚯蚓在地上爬。

qiū yǐn zài dì shàng pá

The earthworm is crawling on the ground.

他在家里养蚯蚓。

tā zài jiā lǐ yǎng qiū yǐn

He raises earthworms at home.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

Practice Writing 蚓 (yǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚓

What does 蚓 (yǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚓 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚓?

What common words use 蚓?

How to Write 蚓 (yǐn)