武 Stroke Order — How to Write 武
武 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 止, 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.
武 Radical and Character Components
武 is an ideographic compound. To stop someone 止 with an arrow 弋.
Radical: 止 + 4 more strokes
武 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wǔ
Meanings of 武 in Chinese
1
wǔ武
Related to military, martial arts, or combat, often contrasted with '文' (cultural/civil).
他从小就梦想成为一名武林高手
He dreamed of becoming a martial arts master since childhood.
Brave, fierce, martial; often used to describe someone or something powerful, heroic, or related to military strength, as in 'heroic and mighty' (英武) or 'impressive and powerful' (威武).
这位将军身姿挺拔，英武非凡。
This general has an upright posture and is exceptionally heroic and mighty.
Refers to steps or a short distance; often used in phrases describing following in someone's footsteps or walking a short distance.
他步武前辈的经验，成功地完成了项目。
He successfully completed the project by following in the footsteps of his predecessors' experience.
Common Words and Phrases with 武
1
military preparedness; defence preparations
博物馆里陈列着古代的武备，展示了历史的演变
The museum displays ancient military equipment and armaments, showcasing historical evolution.
2
acrobatic fighting in Chinese operas or dances
这部电影的武打场面设计得非常精彩，吸引了众多观众。
The martial arts sequences in this movie are exquisitely choreographed, drawing in a large audience.
3
Wǔdàn refers to a female character type in Chinese opera, especially Peking Opera, who is skilled in martial arts, such as shadowboxing and swordplay; a warrior woman.
她的表演细腻生动，尤其是扮演武旦时，一招一式都展现出扎实的功底和英姿飒爽的风采。
Her performance is delicate and vivid, especially when playing a Wudan, where every move and stance demonstrates solid fundamental skills and a heroic demeanor.
4
to resort to violence or struggle by force
因为一点小事，两群人竟然在街上发生了武斗
Because of a trivial matter, two groups of people ended up brawling in the street.
5
To make an arbitrary or subjective decision or assertion, often without sufficient basis.
在没有充分了解情况之前就做出武断的决定，往往会导致不好的结果。
Making arbitrary decisions before fully understanding the situation often leads to undesirable outcomes.
6
warrior; a brave and strong man, often referring to a soldier or military person.
他虽然是个武夫，但内心却充满了对和平的向往。
Although he was a warrior, his heart was full of longing for peace.
7
Skill in acrobatics and martial arts performed in Chinese operas.
在戏曲舞台上，他那精湛的武工表演常常赢得观众的喝彩。
On the opera stage, his exquisite stage combat performance often wins the audience's applause.
8
Martial arts skills; kung fu.
历史上记载了许多英雄人物的武功，激励后人奋发向上。
History records the military achievements of many heroes, inspiring later generations to strive for progress.
9
An armed working team; a small detachment of anti-Japanese forces operating behind enemy lines during the War of Resistance Against Japan, engaging in armed struggle and propaganda.
村里的武工队负责巡逻，确保大家的安全。
The village's armed work team is responsible for patrolling to ensure everyone's safety.
10
A military attaché is a military expert who forms part of a diplomatic mission; often serving as an advisor to an ambassador on military matters or as a representative of their country's military in a foreign nation.
出席这次活动的包括一名高级武官，他负责协调国际军事合作项目。
Among those present at the event was a senior military attaché, who was responsible for coordinating international military cooperation projects.
11
Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei Province, China, and a major industrial and transportation hub.
武汉的热干面非常有名，许多游客都慕名而来品尝。
Wuhan's hot dry noodles are very famous, and many tourists come specifically to taste them.
12
High heat; strong flame (used in cooking)
炒菜时，用武火快速翻炒，可以保持蔬菜的脆嫩
When stir-frying, using a strong flame to quickly stir-fry can keep the vegetables crisp and tender.
13
A military officer or general.
那位武将以其卓越的战略才能和精湛的剑术闻名于世。
That military general was renowned worldwide for his exceptional strategic talent and exquisite swordsmanship.
14
Armed Police
武警在训练中展示了精湛的格斗技巧。
The armed police demonstrated excellent combat skills during their training.
15
A painted face (jing) role in Chinese opera specializing in acrobatic fighting.
他从小学习京剧，尤其擅长扮演武净角色，在舞台上表演的武打场面总是赢得观众的阵阵掌声。
He studied Peking Opera from a young age, especially excelling at playing Wujing roles, and the martial arts scenes he performed on stage always won rounds of applause from the audience.
16
a successful candidate in the imperial military examination
他自幼习武，梦想有一天能考取武举，为家族争光。
He practiced martial arts from a young age, dreaming of one day passing the Wuju examination to bring honor to his family.
More words with 武
- dú黩wǔ武wage unjust wars, engage in frequent wars
- liàn练wǔ武Practice martial arts
- shàng尚wǔ武warlike, militaristic
- yǒng勇wǔ武brave and courageous
- zhóng踵wǔ武Follow in the footsteps of, emulate
- dú渎wǔ武Misuse of force, Abuse of military power
- xuán玄wǔ武Black Tortoise, Dark Warrior
- cháng常guī规wǔ武qì器Conventional weapons
- jì继wǔ武Inherit martial prowess, Succeed to military tradition
- wǔ武shù术Martial arts, Kung Fu
- wǔ武qì器weapon
- wǔ武yì艺Martial arts, Fighting skills
- wēi威wǔ武Majestic, Powerful
- wǔ武dé德Martial virtue, Military ethics
- wú武guǎn馆Martial arts school, Martial arts gym
- wǔ武lì力force, armed force
- wǔ武shì士Samurai, Warrior
- wǔ武xué学Martial arts, Martial studies
- wú武zhě者Warrior, Samurai
- líng灵wǔ武Lingwu
Idioms with 武
- wǔ武bù不shàn善zuò作Force is not suited for gentleness
- bù不wén文bù不wǔ武neither scholarly nor martial
- fèn奋wǔ武yáng扬wēi威display prowess and might
- hàn汉wǔ武tuō托gū孤entrust a young heir to a loyal minister
- hèng横qiǎng抢wǔ武duó夺violently snatch and forcibly seize
- jiào较wǔ武lùn论wén文compare martial arts and discuss literature
- jiū赳jiū赳wǔ武fū夫brawny and brainless soldier
- néng能wén文néng能wǔ武skilled in both intellectual and practical matters
- nòng弄wén文qīng轻wǔ武prioritize intellect over martial arts
- qín秦huáng皇hàn汉wǔ武great emperors of immense power
- qióng穷bīng兵dú黩wǔ武exhaust military resources in aggressive warfare
- sù诉zhū诸wǔ武lì力resort to force
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Open the tool →Questions about 武
What does 武 mean in Chinese?
武 (wǔ) means “Related to military” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 武?
武 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 武 have?
武 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 武?
武 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 止. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 武?
The radical of 武 is 止, and 武 is an ideographic compound.