倭 (wō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倭 (wō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倭 (wō) means "dwarf; (archaic) Japan". with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 倭 stroke by stroke?

倭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 倭 and 佩?

倭 (wō) and 佩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 倭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 倭?

Common words containing 倭 include: 倭瓜 (wō guā) — pumpkin; squash; 倭寇 (wō kòu) — Japanese pirates (historical); 倭人 (wō rén) — (archaic) Japanese person.

How to Write 倭

The character 倭 (wō) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

倭 is pronounced wō in Mandarin Chinese. It means dwarf; (archaic) Japan.

Common Words with 倭

倭瓜 wō guā

pumpkin; squash

倭寇 wō kòu

Japanese pirates (historical)

倭人 wō rén

(archaic) Japanese person

Example Sentences

这种倭瓜很好吃。

zhè zhǒng wō guā hěn hǎo chī

This kind of squash is delicious.

历史书里提到了倭寇。

lì shǐ shū lǐ tí dào le wō kòu

Japanese pirates are mentioned in history books.

古代称呼他们为倭人。

gǔ dài chēng hū tā men wèi wō rén

In ancient times, they were called Woren.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 倭 (wō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倭

What does 倭 (wō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倭 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倭?

What common words use 倭?

How to Write 倭 (wō)