虺 Stroke Order

虺 [huǐ] 1. Ancient texts refer to a type of venomous snake. [虺虺] (Ancient): Describes the sound of thunder. 2. Definition: - (Noun) - Original meaning: Lizard. - Character formation: Phonetic compound, combining the radical for insect (虫) and the sound component (兀, wù). 3. Meanings: 1. Same as original meaning ([En.] lizard). 2. Venomous snake, commonly known as 土虺蛇 (tǔhuǐ shé), referring to large venomous snakes. Generally refers to snakes ([En.] venomous snake). - Example: - 1. "In the ancient text 《字汇》: The 虺 belongs to the snake family, characterized by a slender neck and large head, with a color like that of a ribbon; the larger ones can grow up to seven or eight feet." - 2. "In the Book of Songs: 虺 and snake." - 3. "In the Guangya: 虺 is a kind of viper." - 4. "In the Chu Ci: There are nine heads of the male 虺." - 5. "In the Chu Ci: The king 虺 soared." - Additional examples: 虺豺 (refers to venomous snakes and fierce beasts), 虺蛇 (venomous snake, also metaphorically for evil people), 虺民 (people resembling snakes), 虺螫 (snake bite), 虺蛇入梦 (a sign of giving birth to a girl), 虺皮 (snake skin). 3. See also huī. 4. 疲劳生病 (píláo shēngbìng): Fatigue or illness (often used for horses). Also known as "虺隤". 5. See also huǐ.