Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "蟊", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "蟊", and master the standard way of writing the character "蟊".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 蟊
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "蟊" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
蟊 [máo]
1. A pest that eats the roots of seedlings.
2. Figuratively, refers to a harmful person or entity that endangers the people or state.
蟊 [máo]
1. (Phonetic compound)
2. Same as the original meaning (English: insect destructive of the roots of rice seedlings)
3. Figuratively refers to individuals or events that harm the people or the state (English: pest).
Example: "蟊贼蟊疾" from the Book of Songs, "Great Odes, Zhan Ang": indicates the harm caused by pests.
Example: "蟊螟" refers to two kinds of pests that harm crops; "蟊疾" signifies the damage inflicted by these pests.
Further Usage:
1. "蟊蜮" denotes a bad person;
2. "蟊虿" also refers to a wicked person;
3. "蟊食" metaphorically describes corrupt officials who plunder the people's wealth.