蚴 (yòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚴 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚴 (yòu) means "Larva (character component)". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚴 stroke by stroke?

蚴 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 蚴 and 虹?

蚴 (yòu) 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 蚴?

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 蚴?

Common words containing 蚴 include: 尾蚴 (wěi yòu) — cercaria (larval stage of a fluke); 胞蚴 (bāo yòu) — Sporocyst; 蚴虫 (yòu chóng) — Larva.

How to Write 蚴

The character 蚴 (yòu) 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

蚴 is pronounced yòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Larva (character component).

Common Words with 蚴

尾蚴 wěi yòu

cercaria (larval stage of a fluke)

胞蚴 bāo yòu

Sporocyst

蚴虫 yòu chóng

Larva

Example Sentences

这种水里有尾蚴。

zhè zhǒng shuǐ lǐ yǒu wěi yòu

There are cercariae in this water.

医生在观察胞蚴。

yī shēng zài guān chá bāo yòu

The doctor is observing the sporocyst.

蚴虫是幼小的虫子。

yòu chóng shì yòu xiǎo de chóng zi

Larvae are young insects.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

Practice Writing 蚴 (yòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚴

What does 蚴 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚴 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚴?

What common words use 蚴?

How to Write 蚴 (yòu)