COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 屋 is built
Traditional etymology note: To stop 至 under a roof 尸 (variant of 厂)
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How to Write 屋 (wū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) house
wūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wū
屋
(bound form) house
Common words
wū zi
屋子
house; room
fáng wū
房屋
house; building
wū yán
屋檐
eaves; roof (i.e. home)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 屋
Say “wū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 屋
Common words and phrases
wū zi
house; room
fáng wū
house; building
wū yán
eaves; roof (i.e. home)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 屋?
屋 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 屋 (wū) mean?
屋 (wū) means (bound form) house.
What is the radical of 屋?
The radical of 屋 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.