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蝤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蝤qiúgrub, larvan, 15 strokes, radical 虫
qiú(qiu2)qiu T2
  1. 1grub, larva
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March 24, 2026

蝤qiú(qiu2)

The character 蝤 (qiú) refers to a type of grub or larva, often associated with the early stages of insects. It is commonly used in biological contexts to describe the immature forms of certain creatures before they develop into adults. This term is not frequently used in everyday conversation but may appear in scientific texts or discussions about entomology.

Strokes15Radical虫
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, insects and their life cycles are often depicted in literature and art, symbolizing transformation and change, as seen in poetry and traditional stories. The study of insects, including their larvae, has practical implications in agriculture and pest control.

Memory Tip

Think of 蝤 (qiú) as a 'cute grub' hiding in a leaf. The character has the radical 蝶 (butterfly), which hints at its connection to insects, and the 'qiú' sound can remind you of the sound a grub might make as it wriggles around.

Meanings of 蝤

qiú(qiu2)
1grub, larva
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About 蝤

蝤Simplified
15Strokes
虫Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be aware that 蝤 is a more specialized term and may not be understood in casual conversation. It’s often used in formal or scientific contexts, so ensure you’re in the right setting when using it. Additionally, some learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

While 蝤 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other words related to insects and biology that may appear in advanced studies. Students should focus on understanding the context in which this term appears, particularly in entomological discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蝤 with other insect-related words, such as 虫 (chóng), which means 'insect' in general. Make sure to use 蝤 specifically when referring to grubs or larvae.

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Etymology of 蝤

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)酋
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Origin

蝤 = 虫 + 酋. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蝤

IDS Structure⿰虫酋
蝤Full Character
=
虫chong2
left
酋qiu2
right
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How to say grub, larva in Chinese

“grub, larva” in Chinese is蝤qiú

The character 蝤 (qiú) refers to a type of grub or larva, often associated with the early stages of insects. It is commonly used in biological contexts to describe the immature forms of certain creatures before they develop into adults. This term is not frequently used in everyday conversation but may appear in scientific texts or discussions about entomology.

When to use 蝤

Be aware that 蝤 is a more specialized term and may not be understood in casual conversation. It’s often used in formal or scientific contexts, so ensure you’re in the right setting when using it. Additionally, some learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蝤 with other insect-related words, such as 虫 (chóng), which means 'insect' in general. Make sure to use 蝤 specifically when referring to grubs or larvae.

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Word Family of 蝤

Words Containing This Character1
蝤qiúlarva

Frequently Asked Questions about 蝤

蝤 translates to 'grub' or 'larva', referring to the immature stage of certain insects.

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