幄 (wò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 幄 (wò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 幄 (wò) means "Tent / Canopy". with 12 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 幄 stroke by stroke?

幄 has 12 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 幄 and 席?

幄 (wò) and 席 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 幄?

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

Q: What common words use 幄?

Common words containing 幄 include: 帷幄 (wéi wò) — Army tent / Strategy headquarters; 帐幄 (zhàng wò) — tent; canopy; 幄幕 (wò mù) — Tent / Large curtain.

How to Write 幄

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

幄 is pronounced wò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tent / Canopy.

Common Words with 幄

帷幄 wéi wò

Army tent / Strategy headquarters

帐幄 zhàng wò

tent; canopy

幄幕 wò mù

Tent / Large curtain

Example Sentences

运筹帷幄之中。

yùn chóu wéi wò zhī zhōng

To devise strategies within a command tent.

士兵住在帐幄里。

shì bīng zhù zài zhàng wò lǐ

The soldier lived in a tent.

幄幕遮住了光。

wò mù zhē zhù le guāng

The curtain blocked the light.

Similar Characters

席 xí

帱 chóu

帷 wéi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 幄

What does 幄 (wò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 幄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 幄 and 席?

What mistakes do learners make writing 幄?

What common words use 幄?

How to Write 幄 (wò)