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

Q: What does 涡 (wō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涡 (wō) means "whirlpool; eddy". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涡 stroke by stroke?

涡 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涡 and 沫?

涡 (wō) and 沫 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 涡?

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

Q: What common words use 涡?

Common words containing 涡 include: 漩涡 (xuán wō) — whirlpool / vortex; 酒涡 (jiǔ wō) — Dimple; 涡轮 (wō lún) — turbine.

How to Write 涡

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涡 is pronounced wō in Mandarin Chinese. It means whirlpool; eddy.

Common Words with 涡

漩涡 xuán wō

whirlpool / vortex

酒涡 jiǔ wō

Dimple

涡轮 wō lún

turbine

Example Sentences

河里有一个大漩涡。

hé lǐ yǒu yí gè dà xuán wō

There is a large whirlpool in the river.

她笑起来有酒涡。

tā xiào qǐ lái yǒu jiǔ wō

She has dimples when she smiles.

这辆车有涡轮增压。

zhè liàng chē yǒu wō lún zēng yā

This car has a turbocharger.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涡 (wō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涡

What does 涡 (wō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涡 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涡?

What common words use 涡?

How to Write 涡 (wō)