蚖 (yuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚖 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚖 (yuán) means "venomous snake; newt". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚖 stroke by stroke?

蚖 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 蚖 and 虮?

蚖 (yuán) 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 蚖?

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 蚖?

Common words containing 蚖 include: 蚖蛇 (yuán shé) — venomous snake; 蚖青 (yuán qīng) — blister beetle; 蚖膏 (yuán gāo) — venomous snake fat (used in ancient medicine).

How to Write 蚖

The character 蚖 (yuán) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蚖 is pronounced yuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means venomous snake; newt.

Common Words with 蚖

蚖蛇 yuán shé

venomous snake

蚖青 yuán qīng

blister beetle

蚖膏 yuán gāo

venomous snake fat (used in ancient medicine)

Example Sentences

草丛里有蚖蛇。

cǎo cóng lǐ yǒu yuán shé

There are venomous snakes in the grass.

这种虫子叫蚖青。

zhè zhǒng chóng zi jiào yuán qīng

This insect is called a blister beetle.

这种药叫蚖膏。

zhè zhǒng yào jiào yuán gāo

This medicine is called Yuangao ointment.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚖

What does 蚖 (yuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚖 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚖?

What common words use 蚖?

How to Write 蚖 (yuán)