吴 (wú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吴 (wú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吴 (wú) means "Wu (a surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吴 stroke by stroke?

吴 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吴 and 卟?

吴 (wú) and 卟 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 吴?

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

Q: What common words use 吴?

Common words containing 吴 include: 吴先生 (wú xiān shēng) — Mr. Wu; 吴语 (wú yǔ) — Wu Chinese; 东吴 (dōng wú) — Eastern Wu (one of the Three Kingdoms).

How to Write 吴

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

吴 is pronounced wú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wu (a surname).

Common Words with 吴

吴先生 wú xiān shēng

Mr. Wu

吴语 wú yǔ

Wu Chinese

东吴 dōng wú

Eastern Wu (one of the Three Kingdoms)

Example Sentences

吴先生是我的老师。

wú xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Wu is my teacher.

他会说一点吴语。

tā huì shuō yì diǎn wú yǔ

He can speak a little Wu Chinese.

他喜欢东吴的历史。

tā xǐ huān dōng wú de lì shǐ

He likes the history of Eastern Wu.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吴 (wú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吴

What does 吴 (wú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吴 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吴?

What common words use 吴?

How to Write 吴 (wú)