屋 Stroke Order — How to Write 屋
屋 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, 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.
屋 Radical and Character Components
屋 is an ideographic compound. To stop 至 under a roof 尸 (variant of 厂).
Radical: 尸 + 6 more strokes
屋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wū
Meanings of 屋 in Chinese
1
wū屋
house; room; building
这间屋子很宽敞。
This room is very spacious.
Used to refer to a house or dwelling, often implying a sense of home or shelter.
这个小木屋很温馨。
This small wooden house is very cozy.
A cover or canopy, especially a decorative or protective covering for a vehicle, such as an imperial chariot's cover (archaic usage).
在古老的画卷中，常常能见到装饰华美的车屋。
In ancient paintings, beautifully decorated chariot covers can often be seen.
In ancient Chinese land division (well-field system), 'wu' referred to an administrative unit of land, typically equivalent to 300 mu.
古代井田制中，一屋之地约合三百亩。
In the ancient well-field system, one 'wu' of land was approximately 300 mu.
Common Words and Phrases with 屋
1
a natural village or hamlet, usually inhabited by people of one or a few surnames
他从小就在这个屋场里长大，对这里的一草一木都充满感情。
He grew up in this hamlet and has a deep affection for every blade of grass and tree here.
2
The top covering of a building or structure.
那栋老房子的屋顶需要翻修了。
The roof of that old house needs to be repaired.
3
ridge of a roof
这座古老的建筑，其屋脊上雕刻着精美的图案，彰显着传统工艺的魅力。
The roof ridge of this ancient building is carved with exquisite patterns, showcasing the charm of traditional craftsmanship.
4
A roof truss; a structural framework supporting the roof and its loads.
这座历史悠久的建筑采用了独特的木质屋架结构，使其屋顶坚固耐用。
This historic building features a unique wooden roof truss structure, making its roof sturdy and durable.
5
Inside the house; at home. It can also refer to one's wife.
外面下着大雨，我们还是待在屋里比较好
It's raining heavily outside, so it's better for us to stay indoors.
6
the covering material on a roof
这座建筑的屋面采用了新型防水材料，以确保其耐久性和防渗漏性能。
The roofing of this building uses a new type of waterproof material to ensure its durability and impermeability.
7
house; dwelling; residence
夕阳西下，山脚下的几处屋舍被染上了一层金色的光辉。
As the sun set, the few dwellings at the foot of the mountain were bathed in a golden glow.
8
9
house; building
这座城市的屋宇高低错落，各有特色
The buildings in this city are scattered at varying heights, each possessing its own unique characteristics.
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More words with 屋
- máo茅wū屋A thatched cottage or hut.
- péng棚wū屋shack, hut
- táng堂wū屋Main hall, Central room
- fáng房wū屋house, building
- mù木wū屋log cabin, cabin
- xiǎo小wū屋cabin, cottage
- lì砾shí石wū屋miàn面Gravel roof
- wū屋yán檐xià下under the eaves, at home
- chē车wū屋garage, RV
- jìn进wū屋Come in, Go in
- kōng空wū屋Empty house, Vacant house
- zǔ祖wū屋Ancestral home, Family home
- lǎo老wū屋old house, historic house
- xiǎo小mù木wū屋cabin, log cabin
- wū屋mén门house door, front door
- wū屋nèi内Indoors, Inside the house
- wū屋wài外Outside, Outdoors
- wū屋zhǔ主homeowner, house owner
- wū屋zi子lǐ里in the room, in the house
- dù度jià假wū屋vacation home, holiday home
Idioms with 屋
- wū屋xià下gài盖wū屋Duplicate effort without innovation
- ài爱wū屋jí及wū乌Love extends to all related to a person
- bái白wū屋zhī之shì士scholar from a humble dwelling
- gāo高wū屋jiàn建líng瓴Irresistible strategic advantage
- jīn金wū屋cáng藏jiāo娇keep a beloved woman in a lavish residence
- yàn燕què雀chǔ处wū屋complacent in impending danger
- yǎng仰wū屋xīng兴tàn叹sigh in despair with no solution
- wū屋wū乌tuī推ài爱love me, love my dog
- wū屋xià下zuo作wū屋create something redundant
- ā阿jiāo娇jīn金wū屋a magnificent dwelling for a beloved woman
- àn暗shì室wū屋lòu漏private place where actions are judged
- bù不cán惭wū屋lòu漏clear conscience even when alone
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Open the tool →Questions about 屋
What does 屋 mean in Chinese?
屋 (wū) means “house” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 屋?
屋 is pronounced wū in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 屋 have?
屋 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 屋?
屋 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 尸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 屋?
The radical of 屋 is 尸, and 屋 is an ideographic compound.