Chinese Character: 蛾 (é - Moth)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 虫 (insect radical)
Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 虫 + 我 (insect + I)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: é (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
蛾 primarily means moth. It refers to nocturnal insects similar to butterflies.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 飞蛾 (fēi é) - flying moth
- 蛾眉 (é méi) - delicate eyebrows
- 蛾子 (é zi) - moth (colloquial)
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
蛾 is primarily used as a noun to denote the moth species.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 蛾 symbolizes transformation and is often associated with the concept of metamorphosis.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
夜晚的灯光吸引了许多飞蛾。(Yèwǎn de dēngguāng xīyǐnle xǔduō fēi é.)
The night light attracted many moths.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 蛾 as "I insect" - the 我 represents I, and 虫 means insect, together forming the concept of a moth.