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兀 Stroke Order — How to Write 兀

Stroke Order

兀 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 兀, 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.

兀 Radical and Character Components

Components:一儿

兀 is an ideographic compound. Cutting 一 off the feet 儿.

Radical: 兀 + 1 more stroke

兀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wù

Meanings of 兀 in Chinese

1

wù兀

High and flat at the top; used to describe a bald mountain or generally something bald or bare, as in 'vulture' (兀鹫) or 'the mountains of Shu are bare' (蜀山兀).
那棵老树在山顶兀自挺立，饱经风霜
That old tree stood starkly on the mountaintop, having weathered countless storms.
To rise high and prominently; towering; abrupt.
这座山峰突兀地矗立在群山之中，气势磅礴。
This mountain peak stands towering amidst the mountains, majestic and imposing.
"Wù" (兀) as an initial particle in Yuan drama, similar to "Hey there!" in "兀那" or indicating "this," "how/what the," or "suddenly" in "兀的 (dì)."
兀的雨怎么突然下起来了?
What, did the rain suddenly start?

Common Words and Phrases with 兀

1
wù兀ào傲
Haughty; proudly unyielding or disdainful of convention.
他性格兀傲，不愿随波逐流，总是坚持自己的独特见解。
His disposition was haughty and aloof; he was unwilling to follow the mainstream and always adhered to his unique insights.
2
wù兀de的
This; this one; how (exclamatory); suddenly (dialectal).
兀的，好大的雨，转瞬之间便淋湿了衣裳
Oh, what heavy rain! In an instant, it soaked my clothes.
3
wù兀lì立
to stand upright/erect
在广袤的草原上，几棵参天大树兀立着，成为旅人独特的路标。
On the vast grassland, several towering trees stood tall and prominent, serving as unique landmarks for travelers.
4
wù兀niè臬
Turbulent; uneasy; unstable; to shake or waver.
最近几天，市场行情兀臬不定，让投资者感到不安。
In recent days, the market conditions have been unstable, making investors uneasy.
5
wù兀rán然
兀然 (wùrán) can mean towering or standing abruptly; suddenly or abruptly; dazed or blankly; and still or as before.
他正专心致志地阅读，兀然一声巨响让他猛地抬起头。
He was engrossed in reading when suddenly a loud noise made him raise his head sharply.
6
wù兀tū突
unexpected
那猫咪兀突地跳到桌上，把玻璃杯碰翻了。
The cat abruptly jumped onto the table, knocking over the glass.
7
wū兀wū兀
Motionless, diligent/painstaking, or dazed/drowsy.
那尊石像兀兀地立在山巅，历经风霜。
The stone statue stood motionless on the mountain peak, enduring wind and frost.
8
wù兀zuò坐
to sit erect; to sit upright
他在书桌前兀坐了一下午，认真地研读着一本古籍。
He sat still at his desk all afternoon, diligently studying an ancient book.

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Questions about 兀

What does 兀 mean in Chinese?

兀 (wù) means “High and flat at the top” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 兀?

兀 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 兀 have?

兀 has 3 strokes.

How do you write 兀?

兀 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 兀. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 兀?

The radical of 兀 is 兀, and 兀 is an ideographic compound.