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How to Write 虫 (chóng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures

chóngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.

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chóng

lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures

Common words

chóng zǐ

虫子

insect; bug; worm

kūn chóng

昆虫

insect

hài chóng

害虫

injurious insect; pest

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 虫

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 虫 suggests the meaning, while 中 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 虫

Say “chóng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 虫

Common words and phrases

虫子

chóng zǐ

insect; bug; worm

昆虫

kūn chóng

insect

害虫

hài chóng

injurious insect; pest

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“虫”。

Zhège zì shì “chóng”.

This character is “虫”.

我正在学习“虫”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chóng” zì.

I am learning the character “虫”.

请写一遍“虫”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chóng”.

Please write “虫” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 虫?

虫 is written with 6 strokes.

What does 虫 (chóng) mean?

虫 (chóng) means lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures.

What is the radical of 虫?

The radical of 虫 is 虫, associated with Not yet classified.