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

Q: What does 午 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 午 (wǔ) means "noon". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 十.

Q: How do you write 午 stroke by stroke?

午 has 4 strokes. The radical is 十. 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 午 and 十?

午 (wǔ) and 十 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 午?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 十. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 午?

Common words containing 午 include: 中午 (zhōng wǔ) — noon; midday; 下午 (xià wǔ) — afternoon; 午饭 (wǔ fàn) — lunch.

How to Write 午

The character 午 (wǔ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 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

午 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means noon.

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

Common Words with 午

中午 zhōng wǔ

noon; midday

下午 xià wǔ

afternoon

午饭 wǔ fàn

lunch

Example Sentences

我们中午一起吃饭。

wǒ men zhōng wǔ yì qǐ chī fàn

We will have lunch together.

下午三点有课。

xià wǔ sān diǎn yǒu kè

There is a class at three o'clock in the afternoon.

你午饭想吃什么？

nǐ wǔ fàn xiǎng chī shén me

What do you want to eat for lunch?

Similar Characters

十 shí

千 qiān

卄 niàn

Practice Writing 午 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 午

What does 午 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 午 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 午 and 十?

What mistakes do learners make writing 午?

What common words use 午?

How to Write 午 (wǔ)