COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 物 is built
Traditional etymology note: 牛 (ox) suggests the meaning, while 勿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 物 (wù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) thing
wùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
wù
物
(bound form) thing
Common words
dòng wù
动物
animal
lǐ wù
礼物
gift; present
gòu wù
购物
shopping
shí wù
食物
food
zhí wù
植物
plant; vegetation
chǒng wù
宠物
house pet
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
物
物
物
物
物
物
物
物
LEARNING TIP
Remember 物
Say “wù” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 物
Common words and phrases
dòng wù
animal
lǐ wù
gift; present
gòu wù
shopping
shí wù
food
zhí wù
plant; vegetation
chǒng wù
house pet
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“物”。
Zhège zì shì “wù”.
This character is “物”.
我正在学习“物”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wù” zì.
I am learning the character “物”.
请写一遍“物”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wù”.
Please write “物” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 物?
物 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 物 (wù) mean?
物 (wù) means (bound form) thing.
What is the radical of 物?
The radical of 物 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.