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

Q: What does 物 (wù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 物 (wù) means "Object / Thing / Matter". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 物 stroke by stroke?

物 has 8 strokes. The radical is 牛. 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 物 and 牝?

物 (wù) and 牝 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 物?

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

Q: What common words use 物?

Common words containing 物 include: 动物 (dòng wù) — animal (traditional); 礼物 (lǐ wù) — Gift; present; 购物 (gòu wù) — Shopping / To shop.

How to Write 物

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

物 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Object / Thing / Matter.

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

Common Words with 物

动物 dòng wù

animal (traditional)

礼物 lǐ wù

Gift; present

购物 gòu wù

Shopping / To shop

Example Sentences

我喜欢小动物。

wǒ xǐ huān xiǎo dòng wù

I like small animals.

这是送你的礼物。

zhè shì sòng nǐ de lǐ wù

This is a gift for you.

我们去购物吧。

wǒ men qù gòu wù ba

Let's go shopping.

Similar Characters

牝 pìn

牟 móu

牠 tā

Practice Writing 物 (wù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 物

What does 物 (wù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 物 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 物 and 牝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 物?

What common words use 物?

How to Write 物 (wù)