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

Q: What does 钨 (wū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钨 (wū) means "Tungsten". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钨 stroke by stroke?

钨 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钨 and 针?

钨 (wū) and 针 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 钨?

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

Q: What common words use 钨?

Common words containing 钨 include: 钨丝 (wū sī) — Tungsten filament; 钨钢 (wū gāng) — Tungsten steel; 钨矿 (wū kuàng) — Tungsten ore.

How to Write 钨

The character 钨 (wū) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

钨 is pronounced wū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tungsten.

Common Words with 钨

钨丝 wū sī

Tungsten filament

钨钢 wū gāng

Tungsten steel

钨矿 wū kuàng

Tungsten ore

Example Sentences

灯泡里的钨丝断了。

dēng pào lǐ de wū sī duàn le

The tungsten filament in the light bulb is broken.

这把刀是钨钢做的。

zhè bǎ dāo shì wū gāng zuò de

This knife is made of tungsten steel.

这里有一个大型钨矿。

zhè lǐ yǒu yí gè dà xíng wū kuàng

There is a large tungsten mine here.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钨

What does 钨 (wū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钨 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钨?

What common words use 钨?

How to Write 钨 (wū)