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巫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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巫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

巫 Stroke Order — How to Write 巫

Stroke Order

巫 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 工, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

巫 Radical and Character Components

Components:工从

巫 is a pictograph. A cross-shaped divining rod.

Radical: 工 + 4 more strokes

巫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wū

Meanings of 巫 in Chinese

1

wū巫

Refers to a shaman, witch, or wizard, and associated practices like witchcraft. The idiom '小巫见大巫' (xiǎo wū jiàn dà wū) describes something minor being completely overshadowed or dwarfed by something much greater.
和真正的大师比起来，我的这点技巧简直是小巫见大巫。
Compared to a true master, my meager skills are simply dwarfed.

Common Words and Phrases with 巫

1
wū巫pó婆
A witch or sorceress, typically a woman who uses magic.
故事里，巫婆用魔法药水把王子变成了一只青蛙。
In the story, the witch turned the prince into a frog with a magic potion.
2
wū巫shī师
A person who practices magic, often referred to as a wizard or sorcerer.
那个巫师声称能通过仪式驱除厄运，但实际上只是为了骗取钱财。
That charlatan claimed he could remove bad luck through rituals, but in reality, he was just trying to extort money.
3
wū巫shù术
Witchcraft or sorcery; the practice of magic, especially for evil purposes or deception.
在一些古老的传说中，巫术被描绘成一种神秘而强大的力量。
In some ancient legends, witchcraft is depicted as a mysterious and potent force.
4
wū巫yī医
A witch doctor or medicine man who uses magic, spells, and herbs to heal people and expel evil.
部落里的巫医用草药和古老的仪式为病人治疗。
The witch doctor in the tribe treated the sick with herbs and ancient rituals.

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Questions about 巫

What does 巫 mean in Chinese?

巫 (wū) means “Refers to a shaman” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 巫?

巫 is pronounced wū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 巫 have?

巫 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 巫?

巫 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 工. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 巫?

The radical of 巫 is 工, and 巫 is a pictograph.