蛀(zhù)

11 strokes

termite

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Character information

Pinyin
zhù
Meaning
termite; to bore (of insects)
Strokes
11
HSK level
—
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 蛀 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰虫主

In this compound, the meaning comes from 虫 (insect); 主 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

虫chóng主zhǔ

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write 蛀 step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 蛀

Common words using 蛀 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

zhù蛀yá牙

tooth decay; dental caries; decayed tooth; rotten tooth

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zhù蛀shí蚀

to corrupt; to erode

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zhù蛀chóng虫

insect that eats into wood, books, clothes etc; fig. vermin

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Related characters

From 蛀’s common words

牙蚀虫

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