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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How to Write 戊 (wù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
wùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wù
戊
fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
Common words
wù
戊
fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 戊
Common words and phrases
wù
fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
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.