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

Q: What does 吾 (wú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吾 (wú) means "I (literary)". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吾 stroke by stroke?

吾 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 吾 and 卟?

吾 (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 吾?

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 吾?

Common words containing 吾 include: 吾友 (wú yǒu) — my friend; 吾辈 (wú bèi) — we; our generation; 吾国 (wú guó) — my country; our country.

How to Write 吾

The character 吾 (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

吾 is pronounced wú in Mandarin Chinese. It means I (literary).

Common Words with 吾

吾友 wú yǒu

my friend

吾辈 wú bèi

we; our generation

吾国 wú guó

my country; our country

Example Sentences

他是吾友张三。

tā shì wú yǒu zhāng sān

He is my friend Zhang San.

吾辈应当努力学习。

wú bèi yīng dāng nǔ lì xué xí

Our generation should study hard.

吾国历史悠久。

wú guó lì shǐ yōu jiǔ

Our country has a long history.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吾 (wú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吾

What does 吾 (wú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吾 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吾?

What common words use 吾?

How to Write 吾 (wú)