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蝓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蝓yúsnailx, 15 strokes, radical 虫
yú(yu2)yu T2
  1. 1snail
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March 24, 2026

蝓yú(yu2)

The character 蝓 (yú) refers specifically to a type of snail, particularly those found in freshwater environments. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, cuisine, or traditional Chinese medicine, where snails may be discussed for their health benefits or culinary uses.

Strokes15Radical虫
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, certain snails are believed to have health benefits, often used in soups and dishes thought to improve skin conditions. This reflects the cultural importance of natural ingredients in Chinese culinary practices.

Memory Tip

Think of a snail moving slowly, and visualize its shell resembling the curve of the character 蝓. The '虫' radical signifies that it is an insect or creature, while the '余' part sounds like 'yú', helping you remember the pronunciation with the image of a 'slow-moving creature'.

Meanings of 蝓

yú(yu2)
1snail
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About 蝓

蝓Simplified
15Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may appear more in written texts than in spoken language. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar characters, such as '蜗' (guō), which also means snail but refers to a different type. It's best used in formal or literary contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蝓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to words concerning animals or nature, which are important themes in HSK Level 2 and 3. Students should focus on recognizing characters with similar structures to improve their reading skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蝓 with 蜗 (guō), which refers to a different kind of snail. It's important to remember that 蝓 specifically relates to certain freshwater snails to avoid mix-ups.

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Etymology of 蝓

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

mollusk

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)俞
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Origin

蝓 = 虫 + 俞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蝓

IDS Structure⿰虫俞
蝓Full Character
=
虫chong2
left
俞shu4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 蝓?

How to say snail in Chinese

“snail” in Chinese is蝓yú

The character 蝓 (yú) refers specifically to a type of snail, particularly those found in freshwater environments. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, cuisine, or traditional Chinese medicine, where snails may be discussed for their health benefits or culinary uses.

When to use 蝓

This character is relatively uncommon and may appear more in written texts than in spoken language. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar characters, such as '蜗' (guō), which also means snail but refers to a different type. It's best used in formal or literary contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蝓 with 蜗 (guō), which refers to a different kind of snail. It's important to remember that 蝓 specifically relates to certain freshwater snails to avoid mix-ups.

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Grammar Patterns of 蝓

蝓 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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蛞____会破坏长出的新芽。

Slugs play merry hell with emerging shoots.

Example Sentences for 蝓 (1)

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蛞蝓会破坏长出的新芽。

kuò yú huì pò huài cháng chū de xīn yá。

Slugs play merry hell with emerging shoots.

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Word Family of 蝓

Words Containing This Character1
蝓yúsnail

Frequently Asked Questions about 蝓

It is pronounced as 'yú', with a rising tone.

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