COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 乌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呜 (wū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(onom.) for humming or whimpering
wūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wū
呜
(onom.) for humming or whimpering
Common words
wū yàn
呜咽
to sob; to whimper
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呜
Say “wū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呜
Common words and phrases
wū yàn
to sob; to whimper
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呜”。
Zhège zì shì “wū”.
This character is “呜”.
我正在学习“呜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wū” zì.
I am learning the character “呜”.
请写一遍“呜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wū”.
Please write “呜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呜?
呜 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 呜 (wū) mean?
呜 (wū) means (onom.) for humming or whimpering.
What is the radical of 呜?
The radical of 呜 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.