蛀 (zhù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛀 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛀 (zhù) means "To bore (by insects) / To decay". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛀 stroke by stroke?

蛀 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 蛀 and 虹?

蛀 (zhù) 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 蛀?

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 蛀?

Common words containing 蛀 include: 蛀牙 (zhù yá) — Cavity / Tooth decay; 蛀虫 (zhù chóng) — Borer / Termite / Moth; 被蛀 (bèi zhù) — To be moth-eaten.

How to Write 蛀

The character 蛀 (zhù) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蛀 is pronounced zhù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To bore (by insects) / To decay.

Common Words with 蛀

蛀牙 zhù yá

Cavity / Tooth decay

蛀虫 zhù chóng

Borer / Termite / Moth

被蛀 bèi zhù

To be moth-eaten

Example Sentences

我有一颗蛀牙。

wǒ yǒu yī kē zhù yá

I have a cavity.

书里有蛀虫。

shū lǐ yǒu zhù chóng

There are bookworms in the book.

木头被蛀了。

mù tou bèi zhù le

The wood is worm-eaten.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

Practice Writing 蛀 (zhù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛀

What does 蛀 (zhù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛀 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛀?

What common words use 蛀?

How to Write 蛀 (zhù)