兀 (wù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兀 (wù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兀 (wù) means "towering; upright". with 3 strokes and the radical 儿.

Q: How do you write 兀 stroke by stroke?

兀 has 3 strokes. The radical is 儿. 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 兀 and 儿?

兀 (wù) and 儿 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 兀?

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

Q: What common words use 兀?

Common words containing 兀 include: 突兀 (tū wù) — Abrupt, towering, or unexpected.; 兀自 (wù zì) — still; yet; 兀立 (wù lì) — to stand upright; to tower.

How to Write 兀

The character 兀 (wù) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

兀 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese. It means towering; upright.

Common Words with 兀

突兀 tū wù

Abrupt, towering, or unexpected.

兀自 wù zì

still; yet

兀立 wù lì

to stand upright; to tower

Example Sentences

他的话很突兀。

tā de huà hěn tū wù

His words were very abrupt.

他兀自坐着。

tā wù zì zuò zhe

He sat there by himself.

大树兀立山顶。

dà shù wù lì shān dǐng

The large tree stands alone on the mountaintop.

Similar Characters

儿 ér

允 yǔn

元 yuán

Practice Writing 兀 (wù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兀

What does 兀 (wù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兀 and 儿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兀?

What common words use 兀?

How to Write 兀 (wù)