COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 污 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 亏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 污 (wū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wū
污
dirty
Common words
wū rǎn
污染
to pollute; to contaminate (lit. and fig.)
wū shuǐ
污水
sewage
tān wū
贪污
to be corrupt; corruption; to embezzle
wū huì
污秽
(literary) dirty; filthy; (literary) dirt; filth
wū miè
污蔑
to slander; to smear; to tarnish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 污
Say “wū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 污
Common words and phrases
wū rǎn
to pollute; to contaminate (lit. and fig.)
wū shuǐ
sewage
tān wū
to be corrupt; corruption; to embezzle
wū huì
(literary) dirty; filthy; (literary) dirt; filth
wū miè
to slander; to smear; to tarnish
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“污”。
Zhège zì shì “wū”.
This character is “污”.
我正在学习“污”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wū” zì.
I am learning the character “污”.
请写一遍“污”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wū”.
Please write “污” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 污?
污 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 污 (wū) mean?
污 (wū) means dirty.
What is the radical of 污?
The radical of 污 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.