unknown, 10 strokes, radical 虫, rank #75256, Very Hard
蚋
ruì
Simulia lugubris
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 虫, rank #75256, Very Hard
蚋
ruì
blackfly
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 虫, rank #75256, Very Hard
ruì(rui4) T4
1mosquito, gnat
2(mosquito)
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March 24, 2026
蚋ruì(rui4)
The character 蚋 (ruì) refers to small flying insects, specifically mosquitoes and gnats. It is often used to describe these pests, particularly in contexts related to nature, health, or annoyance, as they are commonly associated with bites and diseases.
Strokes10Radical虫Frequency#75256DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, mosquitoes are often viewed as carriers of diseases, and there are various herbal remedies to ward them off. The presence of mosquitoes is a common topic during summer, especially in rural areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny mosquito, the size of a 'ruin', buzzing around your ear, causing irritation. The two dots in the character 蚋 resemble the eyes of this pesky insect, while the radical for 'insect' (虫) signifies its nature as a bug.
Meanings of 蚋
ruì(rui4)
1mosquito, gnat
2(mosquito)
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蚋Simplified
10Strokes
虫Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蚋
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny mosquito, the size of a 'ruin', buzzing around your ear, causing irritation. The two dots in the character 蚋 resemble the eyes of this pesky insect, while the radical for 'insect' (虫) signifies its nature as a bug.
Usage Notes
This word is typically used in informal contexts when discussing insects. A common mistake is confusing 蚋 (ruì) with other similar characters like 蚊 (wén), which specifically means mosquito. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as it is a fourth tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 蚋 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 2 words related to animals and nature. Students should focus on pronunciation and recognizing the insect radical (虫) in other characters.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, mosquitoes are often viewed as carriers of diseases, and there are various herbal remedies to ward them off. The presence of mosquitoes is a common topic during summer, especially in rural areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蚋 with 蚊, using 蚋 incorrectly to describe mosquitoes. Remember, 蚋 is more general and includes gnats; use 蚊 for mosquitoes specifically.
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Cultural Notes for 蚋
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In traditional Chinese medicine, mosquitoes are often viewed as carriers of diseases, and there are various herbal remedies to ward them off. The presence of mosquitoes is a common topic during summer, especially in rural areas.
Word Family of 蚋
Words Containing This Character1
蚋ruì(mosquito)
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Compound Meaning
What does 蚋 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蚋
It is pronounced as 'ruì', with a falling tone.
No, 蚋 is generally used in informal contexts; for formal discussions about pests, other terms may be preferred.
蚋 refers to gnats and small flies, while 蚊 specifically means mosquito.
