污 Stroke Order — How to Write 污

Stroke Order

污 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

污 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵亏

污 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 亏 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 3 more strokes

污 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 污 in Chinese

wū污

Turbid water; filth or stains (e.g., from excrement or blood).

地毯上有一大片血污，需要尽快清理。

There is a large bloodstain on the carpet that needs to be cleaned as soon as possible.

dirty; unclean; defiled

工厂排出的污水污染了周围的环境。

The sewage discharged by the factory polluted the surrounding environment.

Dirty things; filth; grime; stain. Refers to substances that soil or contaminate.

这件衣服沾染了油污，很难洗掉

This piece of clothing is stained with oil, it's hard to wash off.

To be corrupt; lacking integrity, especially referring to financial dishonesty or embezzlement.

我们要坚决抵制任何形式的贪污行为。

We must resolutely resist any form of corrupt behavior.

To stain, defile, pollute, or insult; to damage or slander.

我们应该保护环境，防止水资源被污染。

We should protect the environment to prevent water resources from being polluted.

Common Words and Phrases with 污

wū污diǎn点

A physical mark of dirt or a figurative blemish on one's reputation; a disgrace.

这件白衬衫上有一个明显的污点，很难洗掉

There is a clear stain on this white shirt, which is hard to wash off.

wū污gòu垢

Dirt or grime, especially accumulated on a surface or body.

水池里积满了污垢，散发着一股异味

The sink was full of grime and gave off a strange odor.

wū污hén痕

A filthy mark or a dirty trace.

桌布上留下了一块明显的污痕，很难清洗掉。

There was a noticeable dirty mark left on the tablecloth that was difficult to wash off.

wū污huì秽

Filthy, foul, or unclean; dirt.

经过多年的废弃，这座老房子里堆满了污秽和尘土。

After years of abandonment, this old house was filled with filth and dust.

wū污lì吏

corrupt official

旧时，许多百姓都深受污吏的压迫。

In former times, many common folk suffered greatly from the oppression of dishonest officials.

wū污miè蔑

To slander or defame someone by fabricating false information; to besmirch or tarnish a reputation.

他被指控污蔑了一位同事，导致该同事名誉受损

He was accused of slandering a colleague, which damaged the colleague's reputation.

wū污míng名

Stigma; a bad name or reputation.

这种疾病曾被附上污名，导致患者不愿寻求帮助，但现在社会对此有了更多的理解和包容。

This disease was once associated with stigma, causing patients to be reluctant to seek help, but now society has more understanding and tolerance for it.

wū污ní泥

Sludge; solid precipitated matter resulting from water and sewage treatment.