COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 乌
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 烏; a crow; compare 鸟
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How to Write 乌 (wū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
abbr. for Ukraine 烏克蘭|乌克兰[Wu1ke4lan2]
wūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wū
乌
abbr. for Ukraine 烏克蘭|乌克兰[Wu1ke4lan2]
Common words
wū guī
乌龟
tortoise; cuckold
wū yún
乌云
black cloud
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 乌
Say “wū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 乌
Common words and phrases
wū guī
tortoise; cuckold
wū yún
black cloud
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乌?
乌 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 乌 (wū) mean?
乌 (wū) means abbr. for Ukraine 烏克蘭|乌克兰[Wu1ke4lan2].
What is the radical of 乌?
The radical of 乌 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.