COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 臥 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 人 laying on a bed 臣
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How to Write 臥 (wò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to crouch, to lie down
wòTone 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
wò
臥
to crouch, to lie down
Common words
wò
臥
to crouch, to lie down
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 臥
Say “wò” 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
wò
to crouch, to lie down
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 臥?
臥 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 臥 (wò) mean?
臥 (wò) means to crouch, to lie down.
What is the radical of 臥?
The radical of 臥 is 臣, associated with Not yet classified.