螽 (zhōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 螽 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螽 (zhōng) means "katydid / long-horned grasshopper". with 17 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螽 stroke by stroke?

螽 has 17 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 螽 and 蝌?

螽 (zhōng) and 蝌 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 螽?

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 螽?

Common words containing 螽 include: 螽斯 (zhōng sī) — katydid / long-horned grasshopper; 鸣螽 (míng zhōng) — Chirping long-horned grasshopper; 捉螽斯 (zhuō zhōng sī) — to catch katydids.

How to Write 螽

The character 螽 (zhōng) is written with 17 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

螽 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means katydid / long-horned grasshopper.

Common Words with 螽

螽斯 zhōng sī

katydid / long-horned grasshopper

鸣螽 míng zhōng

Chirping long-horned grasshopper

捉螽斯 zhuō zhōng sī

to catch katydids

Example Sentences

螽斯在草丛里。

zhōng sī zài cǎo cóng lǐ

The katydid is in the grass.

螽斯的叫声好听。

zhōng sī de jiào shēng hǎo tīng

The katydid's chirp sounds pleasant.

他在捉螽斯。

tā zài zhuō zhōng sī

He is catching a katydid.

Similar Characters

蝌 kē

蝎 xiē

蝓 yú

Practice Writing 螽 (zhōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螽

What does 螽 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螽 and 蝌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螽?

What common words use 螽?

How to Write 螽 (zhōng)