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

Q: What does 蝣 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蝣 (yóu) means "Mayfly (character component)". with 15 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蝣 stroke by stroke?

蝣 has 15 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 蝣 and 蛵?

蝣 (yóu) and 蛵 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 蝣?

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 蝣?

Common words containing 蝣 include: 蜉蝣 (fú yóu) — Mayfly; 蜉蝣目 (fú yóu mù) — Ephemeroptera (Mayflies); 小蜉蝣 (xiǎo fú yóu) — Small mayfly.

How to Write 蝣

The character 蝣 (yóu) is written with 15 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

蝣 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mayfly (character component).

Common Words with 蝣

蜉蝣 fú yóu

Mayfly

蜉蝣目 fú yóu mù

Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)

小蜉蝣 xiǎo fú yóu

Small mayfly

Example Sentences

蜉蝣的生命很短暂。

fú yóu de shēng mìng hěn duǎn zàn

The life of a mayfly is very brief.

他在书里看到了蜉蝣目。

tā zài shū lǐ kàn dào le fú yóu mù

He saw the order Ephemeroptera in the book.

水面上有一只小蜉蝣。

shuǐ miàn shàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo fú yóu

There is a small mayfly on the water surface.

Similar Characters

蛵 xīng

蛸 shāo

蛹 yǒng

Practice Writing 蝣 (yóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蝣

What does 蝣 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蝣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蝣 and 蛵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蝣?

What common words use 蝣?

How to Write 蝣 (yóu)