COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 无 is built
无 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 尢. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 无 (wú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
not to have
wúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wú
无
not to have
Common words
wú fǎ
无法
unable to; incapable of
wú liáo
无聊
bored; boring; senseless
wú lùn
无论
no matter what or how; regardless of whether...
wú guān
无关
unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else)
wú nài
无奈
to have no alternative; frustrated; exasperated; helpless
wú shù
无数
countless; numberless; innumerable
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
无
无
无
无
无
无
无
无
LEARNING TIP
Remember 无
Say “wú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 无
Common words and phrases
wú fǎ
unable to; incapable of
wú liáo
bored; boring; senseless
wú lùn
no matter what or how; regardless of whether...
wú guān
unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else)
wú nài
to have no alternative; frustrated; exasperated; helpless
wú shù
countless; numberless; innumerable
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“无”。
Zhège zì shì “wú”.
This character is “无”.
我正在学习“无”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wú” zì.
I am learning the character “无”.
请写一遍“无”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wú”.
Please write “无” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 无?
无 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 无 (wú) mean?
无 (wú) means not to have.
What is the radical of 无?
The radical of 无 is 无, associated with Not yet classified.