我 (wǒ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 我 (wǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 我 (wǒ) means "I; me". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 我 stroke by stroke?

我 has 7 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 我 and 威?

我 (wǒ) and 威 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 我?

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

Q: What common words use 我?

Common words containing 我 include: 我们 (wǒ men) — We / Us; 我的 (wǒ de) — My / Mine; 我自己 (wǒ zì jǐ) — Myself.

How to Write 我

The character 我 (wǒ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 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

我 is pronounced wǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means I; me.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 我 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 我

我们 wǒ men

We / Us

我的 wǒ de

My / Mine

我自己 wǒ zì jǐ

Myself

Example Sentences

我们是朋友。

wǒ men shì péng yǒu

We are friends.

这是我的书。

zhè shì wǒ de shū

This is my book.

我自己去。

wǒ zì jǐ qù

I will go by myself.

Similar Characters

威 wēi

戉 yuè

戊 wù

Practice Writing 我 (wǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 我

What does 我 (wǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 我 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 我 and 威?

What mistakes do learners make writing 我?

What common words use 我?

How to Write 我 (wǒ)