五 (wǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 五 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 五 (wǔ) means "five". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 五 stroke by stroke?

五 has 4 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 五 and 二?

五 (wǔ) and 二 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 五?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 五?

Common words containing 五 include: 五月 (wǔ yuè) — May; 五点 (wǔ diǎn) — five o'clock; 五个 (wǔ gè) — five (items).

How to Write 五

The character 五 (wǔ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

五 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means five.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 五 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 五

五月 wǔ yuè

May

五点 wǔ diǎn

five o'clock

五个 wǔ gè

five (items)

Example Sentences

五月的天气很好。

wǔ yuè de tiān qì hěn hǎo

The weather in May is very good.

我们下午五点见面。

wǒ men xià wǔ wǔ diǎn jiàn miàn

We will meet at 5 PM.

我买了五个苹果。

wǒ mǎi le wǔ gè píng guǒ

I bought five apples.

Similar Characters

二 èr

亍 chù

于 yú

Practice Writing 五 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 五

What does 五 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 五 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 五 and 二?

What mistakes do learners make writing 五?

What common words use 五?

How to Write 五 (wǔ)