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

Q: What does 务 (wù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 务 (wù) means "affair; business; must". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 务 stroke by stroke?

务 has 5 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 务 and 劝?

务 (wù) and 劝 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 务?

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

Q: What common words use 务?

Common words containing 务 include: 服务 (fú wù) — service; 任务 (rèn wù) — task / mission; 业务 (yè wù) — Business / Professional work.

How to Write 务

The character 务 (wù) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

务 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese. It means affair; business; must.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 务 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 务

服务 fú wù

service

任务 rèn wù

task / mission

业务 yè wù

Business / Professional work

Example Sentences

这里的服务很周到。

zhè lǐ de fú wù hěn zhōu dào

The service here is very attentive.

我完成了今天的任务。

wǒ wán chéng le jīn tiān de rèn wù

I finished today's tasks.

他的业务水平很高。

tā de yè wù shuǐ píng hěn gāo

His professional level is very high.

Similar Characters

劝 quàn

办 bàn

功 gōng

Practice Writing 务 (wù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 务

What does 务 (wù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 务 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 务 and 劝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 务?

What common words use 务?

How to Write 务 (wù)