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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蜾guǒsolitary wasp; potter waspn, 14 strokes, radical 虫
蜾guǒEumenes pomiformisunknown, 14 strokes, radical 虫
guǒ(guo3)guo T3
  1. 1solitary wasp; potter wasp
  2. 2Eumenes pomiformis
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March 24, 2026

蜾guǒ(guo3)

The character 蜾 (guǒ) refers to a type of solitary wasp known as the potter wasp, specifically the species Eumenes pomiformis. These wasps are often recognized for their unique nesting habits, where they create pot-like structures to house their larvae, distinguishing them from other wasp species.

Strokes14Radical虫
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, wasps, including potter wasps, are often associated with industriousness and craftsmanship, reflecting the value placed on hard work and creativity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a solitary wasp (蜾) that makes tiny clay pots for its babies. The '蜾' resembles a pot with its rounded shape, and the pronunciation 'guǒ' can remind you of the word 'gourd,' which is also a type of pot-like structure.

Meanings of 蜾

guǒ(guo3)
1solitary wasp; potter wasp
2Eumenes pomiformis
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About 蜾

蜾Simplified
14Strokes
虫Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 蜾 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in biological or ecological discussions. Learners should be cautious with the tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '蜾蜂' (guǒ fēng) for 'solitary wasp.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 蜾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this word can enhance your knowledge of specific animal terms. Focus on its usage in scientific contexts, and consider how it links to other animal-related vocabulary at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蜾 with similar-sounding characters like 瓜 (guā), which means 'melon.' To avoid this, remember that 蜾 specifically refers to a type of wasp, while 瓜 relates to fruits.

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Etymology of 蜾

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)果
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Origin

蜾 = 虫 + 果. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蜾

IDS Structure⿰虫果
蜾Full Character
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虫chong2
left
果guo3
right
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How to say solitary wasp; potter wasp in Chinese

“solitary wasp; potter wasp” in Chinese is蜾guǒ

The character 蜾 (guǒ) refers to a type of solitary wasp known as the potter wasp, specifically the species Eumenes pomiformis. These wasps are often recognized for their unique nesting habits, where they create pot-like structures to house their larvae, distinguishing them from other wasp species.

When to use 蜾

While 蜾 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in biological or ecological discussions. Learners should be cautious with the tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '蜾蜂' (guǒ fēng) for 'solitary wasp.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蜾 with similar-sounding characters like 瓜 (guā), which means 'melon.' To avoid this, remember that 蜾 specifically refers to a type of wasp, while 瓜 relates to fruits.

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Word Family of 蜾

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蜾guǒEumenes pomiformis

Frequently Asked Questions about 蜾

It refers to a type of solitary wasp known as a potter wasp.

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