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午 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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午 Stroke Order — How to Write 午

Stroke Order

午 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, 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.

午 Radical and Character Components

Components:丿干

Radical: 十 + 2 more strokes

午 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wǔ

Meanings of 午 in Chinese

1

wǔ午

The seventh of the twelve Earthly Branches, corresponding to the horse in the Chinese zodiac.
小明是属马的，因此他的生肖与地支中的‘午’相对应。
Xiao Ming's zodiac sign is the horse, which corresponds to the 'wu' (午) of the Earthly Branches.
Used for timekeeping, referring to noon (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), midday, lunch, nap, noon break, or midnight.
我们午饭后去公园散步吧。
Let's go for a walk in the park after lunch.
Contrary; to go against or oppose.
其言论与主流观点相午
His remarks go against the mainstream view.

Common Words and Phrases with 午

1
wǔ午ān安
good afternoon
午安，希望你度过一个轻松愉快的下午。
Good afternoon, I hope you have a relaxing and pleasant afternoon.
2
wǔ午cān餐
lunch
我们通常在中午十二点吃午餐。
We usually have lunch at twelve o'clock in the afternoon.
3
wǔ午fàn饭
Lunch; midday meal.
我们中午一点在公司食堂吃午饭。
We have lunch at 1 PM in the company cafeteria.
4
wǔ午hòu后
in the afternoon
午后，阳光透过窗户洒满了房间，暖洋洋的。
In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the window, filling the room with warmth.
5
wǔ午jiān间
at noon or midday
午间，阳光透过窗户洒在书桌上。
At midday, the sunlight streamed through the window onto the desk.
6
wǔ午jiào觉
an afternoon nap
午饭后睡个午觉能让下午的工作更有效率。
Taking an afternoon nap after lunch can make afternoon work more efficient.
7
wǔ午mén门
The Meridian Gate (Wǔmén) is the main and southernmost gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
游客们排着队，等待从午门进入故宫参观。
Tourists lined up, waiting to enter the Forbidden City through the Wumen Gate to visit.
8
wǔ午qián前
before noon
午前时分，公园里人很少，是个散步的好时间。
In the morning, there are few people in the park, making it a good time for a walk.
9
wǔ午shí时
the period of the day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
午时阳光正好，一家人围坐在院子里吃午饭。
At wushi, the sun was just right, and the family sat around the courtyard having lunch.
10
wǔ午shuì睡
An afternoon nap or siesta.
我喜欢在周末的下午午睡，这样可以让我感觉精力充沛。
I enjoy taking an afternoon nap on weekend afternoons; it helps me feel refreshed and energized.
11
wǔ午xiū休
noon break
午休时间，我会到公园散步放松一下。
During the noon break, I like to take a walk in the park to relax.
12
wǔ午yàn宴
A formal lunch or a banquet held at noon; a luncheon.
我们公司每年都会举办一次春季午宴，邀请所有员工参加。
Our company hosts an annual spring luncheon, inviting all employees to attend.
13
wǔ午yè夜
Midnight; the middle of the night, around 12 o'clock at night.
我们通常在午夜前上床睡觉。
We usually go to bed before midnight.

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Questions about 午

What does 午 mean in Chinese?

午 (wǔ) means “Used for timekeeping” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 午?

午 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 午 have?

午 has 4 strokes.

How do you write 午?

午 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 午?

The radical of 午 is 十.