Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry:蟁 Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 1095, Entry 33 Jade Chapters (Yupian): This is the ancient form of the character for mosquito. Detailed explanation is found in the four-stroke section. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Prince Jing of Zhongshan: Gathering mosquitoes together, their sound can be as loud as thunder.