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

Q: What does 仵 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仵 (wǔ) means "to oppose / coroner (component)". with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仵 stroke by stroke?

仵 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仵 and 什?

仵 (wǔ) and 什 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 仵?

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

Q: What common words use 仵?

Common words containing 仵 include: 仵作 (wǔ zuò) — coroner (in ancient China); 姓仵 (xìng wǔ) — surnamed Wu; 仵工 (wǔ gōng) — undertaker / mortuary worker.

How to Write 仵

The character 仵 (wǔ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

仵 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to oppose / coroner (component).

Common Words with 仵

仵作 wǔ zuò

coroner (in ancient China)

姓仵 xìng wǔ

surnamed Wu

仵工 wǔ gōng

undertaker / mortuary worker

Example Sentences

古代有仵作。

gǔ dài yǒu wǔ zuò

Ancient times had coroners.

他姓仵。

tā xìng wǔ

His surname is Wu.

他是一名仵工。

tā shì yī míng wǔ gōng

He is an undertaker.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 仵 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仵

What does 仵 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仵 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仵?

What common words use 仵?

How to Write 仵 (wǔ)