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March 24, 2026
蜢měng(meng3)
The character 蜢 (měng) refers to a grasshopper, a common insect known for its jumping ability. In Chinese culture, grasshoppers can symbolize vitality and are often associated with rural life and agriculture, particularly in the context of harvests and nature.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese folklore, grasshoppers are often seen as symbols of good luck and are used in traditional poetry to evoke feelings of freedom and nature's beauty.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grasshopper (蜢) jumping merrily in a meadow, making 'méng' sounds as it leaps. The character features the insect radical (虫) which represents bugs or insects, and the '亘' component can remind you of its long, leaping body.
Meanings of 蜢
měng(meng3)
1grasshopper
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About 蜢
蜢Simplified
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虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
This term is more commonly used in informal contexts or when discussing nature and insects. A common mistake is confusing 蜢 with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the tones to distinguish it clearly.
HSK Study Tips
While 蜢 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on the radical (虫) which appears in other characters related to insects. Understanding this character will enhance your vocabulary around nature and animals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蜢 (grasshopper) with 蟋蟀 (xīshuài), which means cricket. Remember that 蜢 refers specifically to grasshoppers, while 蟋蟀 refers to a different insect.
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2The sound half孟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayinsect
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 蜢?
Decomposition of 蜢
IDS Structure⿰虫孟
蜢Full Character
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虫chong2
left
孟Meng4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 蜢?
How to say grasshopper in Chinese
“grasshopper” in Chinese is蜢měng
The character 蜢 (měng) refers to a grasshopper, a common insect known for its jumping ability. In Chinese culture, grasshoppers can symbolize vitality and are often associated with rural life and agriculture, particularly in the context of harvests and nature.
When to use 蜢
This term is more commonly used in informal contexts or when discussing nature and insects. A common mistake is confusing 蜢 with similar-sounding words; ensure you practice the tones to distinguish it clearly.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蜢 (grasshopper) with 蟋蟀 (xīshuài), which means cricket. Remember that 蜢 refers specifically to grasshoppers, while 蟋蟀 refers to a different insect.
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蜢
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Grammar Patterns of 蜢
蜢 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他画的蚱____,大红大绿,很像后期印象派的油画.
His way of painting cockscombs and peonies was quite different from that of other artists.
Example Sentences for 蜢 (10)
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他画的蚱蜢,大红大绿,很像后期印象派的油画.
tā huà de zhà měng, , dà hóng dà, lǜ , hěn xiàng hòu qī yìn xiàng pài de.
His way of painting cockscombs and peonies was quite different from that of other artists.
