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

Q: What does 窝 (wō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窝 (wō) means "nest / den / pit". with 12 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窝 stroke by stroke?

窝 has 12 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窝 and 窄?

窝 (wō) and 窄 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 窝?

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

Q: What common words use 窝?

Common words containing 窝 include: 鸟窝 (niǎo wō) — bird's nest; 窝心 (wō xīn) — heartwarming / feeling vexed; 狗窝 (gǒu wō) — Doghouse; kennel.

How to Write 窝

The character 窝 (wō) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

窝 is pronounced wō in Mandarin Chinese. It means nest / den / pit.

Common Words with 窝

鸟窝 niǎo wō

bird's nest

窝心 wō xīn

heartwarming / feeling vexed

狗窝 gǒu wō

Doghouse; kennel

Example Sentences

树上有一个鸟窝。

shù shàng yǒu yí gè niǎo wō

There is a bird's nest in the tree.

这件事让他很窝心。

zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn wō xīn

This matter made him feel very frustrated.

小狗回到了狗窝。

xiǎo gǒu huí dào le gǒu wō

The puppy went back to its kennel.

Similar Characters

窄 zhǎi

窅 yǎo

窈 yǎo

Practice Writing 窝 (wō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窝

What does 窝 (wō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窝 and 窄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窝?

What common words use 窝?

How to Write 窝 (wō)