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March 24, 2026
蟈guō(guo1)
The character 蟈 (guō) refers to small insects such as cicadas and grasshoppers, as well as small green frogs. It is often used in literary contexts to evoke nature or the sounds associated with these creatures, especially in poetry and songs.
Strokes17Radical虫Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the sounds of cicadas and frogs are often associated with summer and are celebrated in poetry and art. The cicada, in particular, symbolizes rebirth and immortality due to its life cycle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small green frog (like the sound it makes, 'guō') sitting on a leaf, watching cicadas and grasshoppers jump around. The character 蟈 looks like a little creature with legs (虫) and its sound reminds you of the croaking of frogs.
Meanings of 蟈
guō(guo1)
1cicada, grasshopper; small green frog
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About 蟈
蟈Simplified
17Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small green frog (like the sound it makes, 'guō') sitting on a leaf, watching cicadas and grasshoppers jump around. The character 蟈 looks like a little creature with legs (虫) and its sound reminds you of the croaking of frogs.
Usage Notes
This character is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Pay attention to the context in which it is used, as it might not be recognized by all speakers in casual settings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蟈 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it provides a good opportunity to expand your understanding of nature-related terms. Students should focus on recognizing similar characters with the insect radical (虫) to enhance their vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the sounds of cicadas and frogs are often associated with summer and are celebrated in poetry and art. The cicada, in particular, symbolizes rebirth and immortality due to its life cycle.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蟈 with similar characters like 蟲 (chóng), which means 'insect' in a broader sense. Ensure you remember that 蟈 specifically refers to cicadas and grasshoppers, while 蟲 is a general term for insects.
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Cultural Notes for 蟈
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the sounds of cicadas and frogs are often associated with summer and are celebrated in poetry and art. The cicada, in particular, symbolizes rebirth and immortality due to its life cycle.
Word Family of 蟈
Words Containing This Character2
蝈蝈katydid蟈蟈
蝈guōkatydid蟈
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟈
No, 蟈 is more commonly found in literature and poetry rather than in everyday speech.
You might consider other insect-related words, especially those with the insect radical (虫), like 蟲 (chóng) which means 'insect'.
It is pronounced as 'guō', with the 'g' sound as in 'go' and a rising tone.
