蚰 (yóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚰 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚰 (yóu) means "House centipede (character component)". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚰 stroke by stroke?

蚰 has 11 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 蚰 and 虹?

蚰 (yóu) and 虹 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 蚰?

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 蚰?

Common words containing 蚰 include: 蚰蜒 (yóu yán) — House centipede; 蚰子 (yóu zi) — House centipede; 蚰蜒草 (yóu yán cǎo) — House centipede herb.

How to Write 蚰

The character 蚰 (yóu) is written with 11 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

蚰 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means House centipede (character component).

Common Words with 蚰

蚰蜒 yóu yán

House centipede

蚰子 yóu zi

House centipede

蚰蜒草 yóu yán cǎo

House centipede herb

Example Sentences

墙上有一只蚰蜒。

qiáng shàng yǒu yī zhī yóu yán

There is a house centipede on the wall.

这种虫子叫蚰子。

zhè zhǒng chóng zi jiào yóu zi

This insect is called a cricket.

地上长了蚰蜒草。

dì shàng zhǎng le yóu yán cǎo

Centipede grass grew on the ground.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚰

What does 蚰 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚰 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚰?

What common words use 蚰?

How to Write 蚰 (yóu)