COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 午 is built
午 can be remembered by breaking it into 丿 + 干. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 午 (wǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
7th earthly branch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., noon, 5th solar month (6th June-6th July), year of the Horse
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wǔ
午
7th earthly branch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., noon, 5th solar month (6th June-6th July), year of the Horse
Common words
shàng wǔ
上午
morning
wǔ fàn
午饭
lunch
xià wǔ
下午
afternoon; p.m.
zhōng wǔ
中午
noon; midday
wǔ cān
午餐
lunch; luncheon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 午
Say “wǔ” 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 午
Common words and phrases
shàng wǔ
morning
wǔ fàn
lunch
xià wǔ
afternoon; p.m.
zhōng wǔ
noon; midday
wǔ cān
lunch; luncheon
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 午?
午 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 午 (wǔ) mean?
午 (wǔ) means 7th earthly branch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., noon, 5th solar month (6th June-6th July), year of the Horse.
What is the radical of 午?
The radical of 午 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.