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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蜞qílightfoot crab; worm, leechx, 14 strokes, radical 虫
蜞qígrapsusunknown, 14 strokes, radical 虫
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1lightfoot crab; worm, leech
  2. 2grapsus
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March 24, 2026

蜞qí(qi2)

The character 蜞 (qí) refers to a type of small crab or worm, often associated with creatures that move lightly and quickly. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts relating to biology or descriptions of certain animals.

Strokes14Radical虫
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, crabs are often celebrated as a delicacy, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The term 蜞 may not be widely known, but it connects to the broader appreciation of seafood in Chinese cuisine.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny crab scuttling quickly across the sand, its light footsteps barely making a sound. The character 蜞 resembles the image of a crab with its rounded shell (the top part of the character) and legs (the strokes below). Think of 'qí' as 'quick' to remember its light-footed nature.

Meanings of 蜞

qí(qi2)
1lightfoot crab; worm, leech
2grapsus
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About 蜞

蜞Simplified
14Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in daily conversation, which can lead to confusion about its relevance. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include scientific terminology or descriptive phrases about small crabs or worms.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蜞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of animal-related terms in Mandarin. Focus on familiarizing yourself with similar characters related to animals, as they often share common radicals or components.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蜞 with similar characters for other types of animals, such as 蟹 (xiè) for crab. Always remember that 蜞 specifically refers to a small crab or worm, not larger or different species.

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Etymology of 蜞

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

insect

Semantic (meaning)虫
+
Phonetic (sound)其
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Origin

蜞 = 虫 + 其. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蜞

IDS Structure⿰虫其
蜞Full Character
=
虫chong2
left
其qi2
right
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Parts

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How to say lightfoot crab; worm, leech in Chinese

“lightfoot crab; worm, leech” in Chinese is蜞qí

The character 蜞 (qí) refers to a type of small crab or worm, often associated with creatures that move lightly and quickly. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts relating to biology or descriptions of certain animals.

When to use 蜞

This character is rarely used in daily conversation, which can lead to confusion about its relevance. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include scientific terminology or descriptive phrases about small crabs or worms.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蜞 with similar characters for other types of animals, such as 蟹 (xiè) for crab. Always remember that 蜞 specifically refers to a small crab or worm, not larger or different species.

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Word Family of 蜞

Words Containing This Character1
蜞qígrapsus

Frequently Asked Questions about 蜞

No, 蜞 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more likely to be found in scientific or descriptive contexts.

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