How to Write 捂
The character 捂 (wǔ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
捂 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cover (with one's hands).
Common Words with 捂
捂住
wǔ zhù
to cover up; to plug
捂脸
wǔ liǎn
to cover one's face; facepalm
捂耳朵
wǔ ěr duǒ
to cover one's ears
Example Sentences
他用手捂住了嘴巴。
tā yòng shǒu wǔ zhù le zuǐ bā
He covered his mouth with his hand.
那个孩子害羞地捂脸。
nà ge hái zi hài xiū dì wǔ liǎn
That child covered their face shyly.
声音太大，快捂耳朵。
shēng yīn tài dà kuài wǔ ěr duǒ
The sound is too loud, cover your ears quickly.
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