COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 伍 is built
Traditional etymology note: Five 五 people 亻; 五 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 伍 (wǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
squad of five soldiers
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wǔ / wu
伍
squad of five soldiers
Common words
duì wu
队伍
ranks; troops; queue; line
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 伍
Say “wǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 伍
Common words and phrases
duì wu
ranks; troops; queue; line
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 伍?
伍 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 伍 (wǔ) mean?
伍 (wǔ) means squad of five soldiers.
What is the radical of 伍?
The radical of 伍 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.