COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卧 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 卜 (altered form of 人) laying in bed 臣
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How to Write 卧 (wò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lie
wòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wò
卧
to lie
Common words
wò shì
卧室
bedroom
wò pù
卧铺
a bed (on a train); a couchette
wò
卧
to lie; to crouch
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卧
Say “wò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卧
Common words and phrases
wò shì
bedroom
wò pù
a bed (on a train); a couchette
wò
to lie; to crouch
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“卧”。
Zhège zì shì “wò”.
This character is “卧”.
我正在学习“卧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wò” zì.
I am learning the character “卧”.
请写一遍“卧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wò”.
Please write “卧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卧?
卧 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 卧 (wò) mean?
卧 (wò) means to lie.
What is the radical of 卧?
The radical of 卧 is 臣, associated with Not yet classified.