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

Q: What does 鹜 (wù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹜 (wù) means "wild duck". with 14 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹜 stroke by stroke?

鹜 has 14 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹜 and 鹁?

鹜 (wù) and 鹁 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 鹜?

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

Q: What common words use 鹜?

Common words containing 鹜 include: 野鹜 (yě wù) — Wild duck; 鹜鸟 (wù niǎo) — wild duck; 趋之若鹜 (qū zhī ruò wù) — To scramble for something; to flock to..

How to Write 鹜

The character 鹜 (wù) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹜 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese. It means wild duck.

Common Words with 鹜

野鹜 yě wù

Wild duck

鹜鸟 wù niǎo

wild duck

趋之若鹜 qū zhī ruò wù

To scramble for something; to flock to.

Example Sentences

湖边有很多野鹜。

hú biān yǒu hěn duō yě wù

There are many wild ducks by the lake.

鹜鸟在水里游。

wù niǎo zài shuǐ lǐ yóu

Wild ducks swim in the water.

大家对他趋之若鹜。

dà jiā duì tā qū zhī ruò wù

Everyone is flocking to him.

Similar Characters

鹁 bó

鹂 lí

鹃 juān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹜

What does 鹜 (wù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹜 and 鹁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹜?

What common words use 鹜?

How to Write 鹜 (wù)