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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蚊子wénzimosquitoHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #9902, Very Hard
wénzi(wen2zi5)wen zi T2
  1. 1mosquito
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March 24, 2026

蚊子wénzi(wen2zi5)

蚊子 (wénzi) refers to a mosquito, a small flying insect known for its ability to bite and suck blood. Mosquitoes are often associated with warm climates and are known for transmitting diseases, making this term common in discussions about health and the environment.

Strokes13Frequency#9902DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, mosquitoes are often viewed as a nuisance, particularly during summer months, leading to widespread use of mosquito repellent products and nets. They are also symbolic in discussions about public health, especially regarding diseases like dengue fever.

Memory tip

Imagine a tiny mosquito buzzing around your ear, making a 'wen' sound as it tries to land. The '子' (zi) component looks like a little mosquito body, while the '蚊' radical resembles the mosquito's wings in flight. Together, they form a vivid image of this pesky insect.

Meanings of 蚊子

wénzi(wen2zi5)
1mosquito
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蚊子Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 蚊子; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. It is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in conversations about nature or health. Common collocations include '蚊子叮咬' (mosquito bite) and '防蚊' (mosquito prevention).

HSK Study Tips

蚊子 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to animals and nature. Students should focus on recognizing the character components and practicing their pronunciation to build a stronger vocabulary base related to insects.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蚊子 with other similar-sounding words, such as 问题 (wèntí, meaning 'problem'). A common error is mispronouncing the tones, like saying 'wen1 zi5' instead of 'wen2 zi5'.

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Component characters

蚊wénmosquito, gnat
10 strokes虫
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say mosquito in Chinese

“mosquito” in Chinese is蚊子wénzi

蚊子 (wénzi) refers to a mosquito, a small flying insect known for its ability to bite and suck blood. Mosquitoes are often associated with warm climates and are known for transmitting diseases, making this term common in discussions about health and the environment.

When to use 蚊子

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 蚊子; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. It is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in conversations about nature or health. Common collocations include '蚊子叮咬' (mosquito bite) and '防蚊' (mosquito prevention).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蚊子 with other similar-sounding words, such as 问题 (wèntí, meaning 'problem'). A common error is mispronouncing the tones, like saying 'wen1 zi5' instead of 'wen2 zi5'.

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