COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 舞 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 舛 holding a fan
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How to Write 舞 (wǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dance
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wǔ
舞
to dance
Common words
tiào wǔ
跳舞
to dance
wǔ dǎo
舞蹈
dance (performance art); dancing
wǔ tái
舞台
(lit. and fig.) stage; arena
gǔ wǔ
鼓舞
to inspire; to encourage; to hearten; to boost (morale)
gē wǔ
歌舞
singing and dancing
huī wǔ
挥舞
to brandish; to wave sth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舞
Say “wǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
tiào wǔ
to dance
wǔ dǎo
dance (performance art); dancing
wǔ tái
(lit. and fig.) stage; arena
gǔ wǔ
to inspire; to encourage; to hearten; to boost (morale)
gē wǔ
singing and dancing
huī wǔ
to brandish; to wave sth
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舞?
舞 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 舞 (wǔ) mean?
舞 (wǔ) means to dance.
What is the radical of 舞?
The radical of 舞 is 舛, associated with Not yet classified.