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

Q: What does 武 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 武 (wǔ) means "Martial / Military". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 止.

Q: How do you write 武 stroke by stroke?

武 has 8 strokes. The radical is 止. 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 武 and 此?

武 (wǔ) and 此 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 武?

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

Q: What common words use 武?

Common words containing 武 include: 武术 (wǔ shù) — Martial arts; 武器 (wǔ qì) — Weapon; 文武 (wén wǔ) — Civil and military.

How to Write 武

The character 武 (wǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 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

武 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Martial / Military.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 武 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 武

武术 wǔ shù

Martial arts

武器 wǔ qì

Weapon

文武 wén wǔ

Civil and military

Example Sentences

他从小学习武术。

tā cóng xiǎo xué xí wǔ shù

He has been studying martial arts since he was a child.

这是古代的武器。

zhè shì gǔ dài de wǔ qì

This is an ancient weapon.

他是一个文武双全的人。

tā shì yí gè wén wǔ shuāng quán de rén

He is a person adept in both scholarly and martial arts.

Similar Characters

此 cǐ

步 bù

歧 qí

Practice Writing 武 (wǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 武

What does 武 (wǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 武 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 武 and 此?

What mistakes do learners make writing 武?

What common words use 武?

How to Write 武 (wǔ)