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

Q: What does 伍 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伍 (wǔ) means "Five (formal); an army unit; a surname". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伍 stroke by stroke?

伍 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 伍 and 什?

伍 (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 伍?

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 伍?

Common words containing 伍 include: 队伍 (duì wǔ) — ranks; procession; team; 入伍 (rù wǔ) — to join the army / to enlist; 伍 (wǔ) — Five (formal); an army unit; a surname.

How to Write 伍

The character 伍 (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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

伍 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Five (formal); an army unit; a surname.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 伍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 伍

队伍 duì wǔ

ranks; procession; team

入伍 rù wǔ

to join the army / to enlist

伍 wǔ

Five (formal); an army unit; a surname

Example Sentences

队伍走过来了。

duì wǔ zǒu guò lái le

The procession is coming over.

他想入伍当兵。

tā xiǎng rù wǔ dāng bīng

He wants to join the army.

这是大写的伍。

zhè shì dà xiě de wǔ

This is the complex form of the numeral five.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伍 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伍

What does 伍 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伍 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伍?

What common words use 伍?

How to Write 伍 (wǔ)