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蠓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蠓měngmidge, sandflyn, 19 strokes, radical 虫, rank #83782, Very Hard
蠓měnggrasshopperunknown, 19 strokes, radical 虫, rank #83782, Very Hard
měng(meng3) T3
  1. 1midge, sandfly
  2. 2grasshopper
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March 24, 2026

蠓měng(meng3)

The character 蠓 (měng) refers primarily to a type of small flying insect, specifically a midge or sandfly. These insects are often found in wetlands and can be bothersome due to their bites. While 'midge' is the most common translation, the term can also be used more broadly to refer to similar small insects.

Strokes19Radical虫Frequency#83782DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In some regions of China, particularly near rivers and lakes, midges are a common nuisance, particularly during the warmer months. They are often associated with outdoor activities and can impact local fishing and camping experiences.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny midge buzzing around your ear, making a 'meng' sound as it flies. The character 蠓 has the insect radical 虫, which visually represents insects, while the pronunciation 'měng' can remind you of a buzzing sound.

Meanings of 蠓

měng(meng3)
1midge, sandfly
2grasshopper
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About 蠓

蠓Simplified
19Strokes
虫Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蠓

Usage Notes

The term 蠓 is relatively informal and may not be widely recognized outside of specific contexts related to entomology or ecology. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms. Collocations may include phrases like 蠓虫 (midge insect) or 蠓叮 (midge bite).

HSK Study Tips

While 蠓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of insects and nature-related vocabulary. Focus on related terms in the context of nature or biology to deepen your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蠓 with other insect-related characters or mispronounce it as 'mèng'. Remember that the correct pronunciation is 'měng' and it specifically refers to midges or sandflies.

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Etymology of 蠓

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

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)蒙
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Case file: 蠓

  1. 1The meaning half虫 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half蒙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayinsect
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蠓?

Decomposition of 蠓

IDS Structure⿰虫蒙
蠓Full Character
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虫chong2
left
蒙meng1
right
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How to say midge, sandfly in Chinese

“midge, sandfly” in Chinese is蠓měng

The character 蠓 (měng) refers primarily to a type of small flying insect, specifically a midge or sandfly. These insects are often found in wetlands and can be bothersome due to their bites. While 'midge' is the most common translation, the term can also be used more broadly to refer to similar small insects.

When to use 蠓

The term 蠓 is relatively informal and may not be widely recognized outside of specific contexts related to entomology or ecology. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding terms. Collocations may include phrases like 蠓虫 (midge insect) or 蠓叮 (midge bite).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蠓 with other insect-related characters or mispronounce it as 'mèng'. Remember that the correct pronunciation is 'měng' and it specifically refers to midges or sandflies.

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蠓

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Word Family of 蠓

Words Containing This Character1
蠓měngmidge
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Compound Meaning

What does 蠓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蠓

It means midge or sandfly, referring to small flying insects.

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