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

Q: What does 摀 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摀 (wǔ) means "cover (with hands)". with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 摀 stroke by stroke?

摀 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 摀 and 挲?

摀 (wǔ) and 挲 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 摀?

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

Q: What common words use 摀?

Common words containing 摀 include: 摀住 (wǔ zhù) — cover up; 摀脸 (wǔ liǎn) — cover one's face; 摀嘴 (wǔ zuǐ) — cover one's mouth.

How to Write 摀

The character 摀 (wǔ) is written with 13 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

摀 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means cover (with hands).

Common Words with 摀

摀住 wǔ zhù

cover up

摀脸 wǔ liǎn

cover one's face

摀嘴 wǔ zuǐ

cover one's mouth

Example Sentences

摀住你的耳朵。

wǔ zhù nǐ de ěr duǒ

Cover your ears.

她害羞地摀脸。

tā hài xiū dì wǔ liǎn

She covered her face shyly.

别摀着嘴说话。

bié wǔ zhe zuǐ shuō huà

Don't speak with your hand over your mouth.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 摀 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摀

What does 摀 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摀 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摀?

What common words use 摀?

How to Write 摀 (wǔ)