How to Write 蛰
The character 蛰 (zhé) is written with 12 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
蛰 is pronounced zhé in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hibernate / To sting.
Common Words with 蛰
惊蛰
jīng zhé
Awakening of Insects (Solar Term)
蛰伏
zhé fú
To hibernate / To lie low
蛰居
zhé jū
To live in seclusion
Example Sentences
惊蛰是二十四节气之一。
jīng zhé shì èr shí sì jié qì zhī yī
Awakening of Insects is one of the 24 solar terms.
昆虫在土里蛰伏。
kūn chóng zài tǔ lǐ zhé fú
Insects hibernate in the soil.
他喜欢蛰居在家里。
tā xǐ huān zhé jū zài jiā lǐ
He likes staying secluded at home.
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