蛹 (yǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛹 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛹 (yǒng) means "Pupa / Chrysalis". with 13 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛹 stroke by stroke?

蛹 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 蛹 and 蚯?

蛹 (yǒng) 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 蛹?

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 蛹?

Common words containing 蛹 include: 蚕蛹 (cán yǒng) — silkworm pupa; 化蛹 (huà yǒng) — Pupate / Turn into a chrysalis; 蛹期 (yǒng qī) — Pupal stage.

How to Write 蛹

The character 蛹 (yǒng) 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

蛹 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pupa / Chrysalis.

Common Words with 蛹

蚕蛹 cán yǒng

silkworm pupa

化蛹 huà yǒng

Pupate / Turn into a chrysalis

蛹期 yǒng qī

Pupal stage

Example Sentences

蚕蛹很有营养。

cán yǒng hěn yǒu yíng yǎng

Silkworm pupae are very nutritious.

毛毛虫正在化蛹。

máo máo chóng zhèng zài huà yǒng

The caterpillar is turning into a chrysalis.

这是昆虫的蛹期。

zhè shì kūn chóng de yǒng qī

This is the pupal stage of an insect.

Similar Characters

蚯 qiū

蚰 yóu

蚱 zhà

Practice Writing 蛹 (yǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛹

What does 蛹 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛹 and 蚯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛹?

What common words use 蛹?

How to Write 蛹 (yǒng)