COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 武 is built
Traditional etymology note: To stop someone 止 with an arrow 弋
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How to Write 武 (wǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
martial
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wǔ
武
martial
Common words
wǔ shù
武术
military skill or technique (in former times); all kinds of martial art sports (some claiming spiritual development); self-defense; tradition of choreographed fights from opera and film (recent usage)
wǔ qì
武器
weapon; arms
wǔ lì
武力
military force
wǔ xiá
武侠
martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant
wǔ zhuāng
武装
arms; equipment; to arm; military
hé wǔ qì
核武器
nuclear weapon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 武
Say “wǔ” 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.
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Common words and phrases
wǔ shù
military skill or technique (in former times); all kinds of martial art sports (some claiming spiritual development); self-defense; tradition of choreographed fights from opera and film (recent usage)
wǔ qì
weapon; arms
wǔ lì
military force
wǔ xiá
martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant
wǔ zhuāng
arms; equipment; to arm; military
hé wǔ qì
nuclear weapon
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“武”。
Zhège zì shì “wǔ”.
This character is “武”.
我正在学习“武”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “武”.
请写一遍“武”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wǔ”.
Please write “武” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 武?
武 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 武 (wǔ) mean?
武 (wǔ) means martial.
What is the radical of 武?
The radical of 武 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.