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How to Write 戊 (wù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

Tone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

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fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 戊 is built

戊 can be remembered by breaking it into 丿 + 戈. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 戊

Say “wù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 戊

Common words and phrases

fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“戊”。

Zhège zì shì “wù”.

This character is “戊”.

我正在学习“戊”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wù” zì.

I am learning the character “戊”.

请写一遍“戊”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wù”.

Please write “戊” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 戊?

戊 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 戊 (wù) mean?

戊 (wù) means fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1].

What is the radical of 戊?

The radical of 戊 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.