蛭 (zhì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛭 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛭 (zhì) means "Leech". with 12 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛭 stroke by stroke?

蛭 has 12 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 蛭 and 蚊?

蛭 (zhì) and 蚊 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 蛭?

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 蛭?

Common words containing 蛭 include: 水蛭 (shuǐ zhì) — Leech; 蚂蛭 (mǎ zhì) — Leech; 蛭类 (zhì lèi) — Leeches.

How to Write 蛭

The character 蛭 (zhì) 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

蛭 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Leech.

Common Words with 蛭

水蛭 shuǐ zhì

Leech

蚂蛭 mǎ zhì

Leech

蛭类 zhì lèi

Leeches

Example Sentences

水里有一只水蛭。

shuǐ lǐ yǒu yī zhī shuǐ zhì

There is a leech in the water.

他很怕蚂蛭。

tā hěn pà mǎ zhì

He is very afraid of leeches.

老师在讲蛭类动物。

lǎo shī zài jiǎng zhì lèi dòng wù

The teacher is teaching about leeches.

Similar Characters

蚊 wén

蚋 ruì

蚌 bàng

Practice Writing 蛭 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛭

What does 蛭 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛭 and 蚊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛭?

What common words use 蛭?

How to Write 蛭 (zhì)