COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吴 is built
吴 can be remembered by breaking it into 口 + 天. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 吴 (wú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Wu
wúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wú
吴
surname Wu
Common words
wú
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surname Wu
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吴
Say “wú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吴
Common words and phrases
wú
surname Wu
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吴”。
Zhège zì shì “wú”.
This character is “吴”.
我正在学习“吴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wú” zì.
I am learning the character “吴”.
请写一遍“吴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wú”.
Please write “吴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吴?
吴 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吴 (wú) mean?
吴 (wú) means surname Wu.
What is the radical of 吴?
The radical of 吴 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.