巫 (wū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巫 (wū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巫 (wū) means "shaman; witch; wizard". with 7 strokes and the radical 工.

Q: How do you write 巫 stroke by stroke?

巫 has 7 strokes. The radical is 工. 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 巫 and 左?

巫 (wū) and 左 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 巫?

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

Q: What common words use 巫?

Common words containing 巫 include: 巫师 (wū shī) — wizard; shaman; sorcerer; 女巫 (nǚ wū) — witch; sorceress; 巫婆 (wū pó) — witch; sorceress.

How to Write 巫

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

巫 is pronounced wū in Mandarin Chinese. It means shaman; witch; wizard.

Common Words with 巫

巫师 wū shī

wizard; shaman; sorcerer

女巫 nǚ wū

witch; sorceress

巫婆 wū pó

witch; sorceress

Example Sentences

电影里有一个巫师。

diàn yǐng lǐ yǒu yí gè wū shī

There is a wizard in the movie.

小女孩想当女巫。

xiǎo nǚ hái xiǎng dāng nǚ wū

The little girl wants to be a witch.

那个巫婆很可怕。

nà ge wū pó hěn kě pà

That witch is very scary.

Similar Characters

左 zuǒ

巧 qiǎo

巩 gǒng

Practice Writing 巫 (wū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巫

What does 巫 (wū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巫 and 左?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巫?

What common words use 巫?

How to Write 巫 (wū)