舞 Stroke Order — How to Write 舞
舞 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 舛, 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.
舞 Radical and Character Components
舞 is an ideographic compound. A hand 舛 holding a fan.
Radical: 舛 + 8 more strokes
舞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wǔ
Meanings of 舞 in Chinese
1
wǔ舞
To move one's body rhythmically, performing various postures, especially for entertainment; to dance.
这个舞蹈演员的舞技非常精湛，赢得了满堂喝彩
This dancer's skills are exquisite, winning a thunderous applause.
to manipulate; to engage in (improperly or fraudulently)
在这次项目招标中，他们被指控舞弊。
In this project bidding, they were accused of engaging in fraud.
Common Words and Phrases with 舞
1
A dancing partner.
她和她的舞伴在舞池中翩翩起舞，引得众人侧目。
She and her dancing partner gracefully twirled on the dance floor, drawing everyone's attention.
2
Engaging in corrupt practices, embezzlement, or other illegal and deceptive activities.
一些学生在期末考试中试图舞弊，结果被监考老师抓住了。
Some students attempted to cheat during the final examination and were caught by the invigilator.
3
A place for dancing, typically a dance hall or ballroom.
这家舞场周末总是很热闹，吸引了许多热爱舞蹈的人。
This dance hall is always bustling on weekends, attracting many people who love dancing.
4
dance floor
灯光在舞池中闪烁，人们随着音乐的节奏摇摆。
The lights twinkled on the dance floor, and people swayed to the rhythm of the music.
5
Dance; an art form primarily expressed through rhythmic movements, often accompanied by music.
观看一场精彩的舞蹈表演总是令人心情愉悦。
Watching a wonderful dance performance is always a pleasant experience.
6
To dance or move rhythmically with expressive gestures; can also refer to brandishing or waving an object.
在音乐的伴奏下，舞者们轻盈地舞动着身体，展现出优美的舞姿。
Accompanied by the music, the dancers gracefully swayed their bodies, showcasing beautiful dance moves.
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dancing skill
她的舞技高超，每一次表演都令人赞叹。
Her dancing skills are superb, and every performance is captivating.
9
A dance drama or ballet, a theatrical performance that primarily uses dance to tell a story or express a theme.
这部舞剧融合了古典芭蕾与现代舞的元素，呈现出独特的艺术风格。
This dance drama integrates elements of classical ballet and modern dance, presenting a unique artistic style.
10
A dance fan; someone who is very keen on dancing or watching dances.
小芳是一个狂热的舞迷，她几乎每个周末都会去舞池跳舞或者观看最新的舞蹈表演。
Xiaofang is an avid dance enthusiast; she goes to the dance floor or watches the latest dance performances almost every weekend.
11
To brandish; to make fun of.
小丑在舞台上舞弄着彩色的气球，引得观众阵阵欢笑。
The clown on stage was playfully waving colorful balloons, drawing bursts of laughter from the audience.
12
A professional female dancer, often working as a dance partner for entertainment.
那场表演中，一位优雅的舞女在舞台上翩翩起舞，赢得了观众的阵阵掌声。
In that performance, an elegant dance hostess danced gracefully on stage, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
13
Dance notation is a written record of dance moves and choreography.
舞蹈家们通过研读舞谱，能够精准地重现古典芭蕾舞的每一个动作。
Dancers can accurately reproduce every movement of classical ballet by studying the dance notation.
14
dance music
她最喜欢听欢快的舞曲，每次都能让她心情愉悦。
She enjoys listening to cheerful dance music the most; it always puts her in a good mood.
15
Stage; a platform for performances, or metaphorically, an arena for activities.
她梦想着有一天能站在世界级的舞台上唱歌
She dreams of one day singing on a world-class stage.
16
Stagecraft, referring to the art or practice of effectively mastering dramatic methods or techniques in areas such as playwriting, acting, or directing.
这部作品的成功离不开精湛的舞台艺术和演员们的出色表现。
The success of this work is inseparable from exquisite stagecraft and the excellent performance of the actors.
More words with 舞
- huī挥wǔ舞wave, brandish
- shī狮zi子wǔ舞Lion Dance
- bā芭léi蕾wǔ舞ballet
- bàn伴wǔ舞Backup dancer
- bàng蚌wǔ舞Clam Dance
- chóu绸wǔ舞Silk Dance, Ribbon Dance
- shī狮wǔ舞Lion Dance
- jiā嘉hé禾wǔ舞Gavotte
- wú舞zhě者dancer
- wǔ舞zī姿Dance posture, Dance pose
- yáo摇gǔn滚wǔ舞Rock and roll dance, Rock dance
- fēi飞wǔ舞dance in the air, flutter
- gē歌wǔ舞singing and dancing, song and dance
- wǔ舞bù步dance step, footwork
- wǔ舞qún裙dance skirt, dance dress
- wǔ舞tái台shàng上on stage, in the spotlight
- wǔ舞tīng厅ballroom, dance hall
- wǔ舞yī衣dance costume, dancewear
- gú鼓wǔ舞inspire, encourage
- nuó傩wǔ舞Nuo dance, exorcism dance
Idioms with 舞
- wǔ舞bǐ笔nòng弄wén文display literary talent with elaborate style
- wǔ舞bì弊yíng营sī私practice fraud for personal gain
- wǔ舞wén文nòng弄fǎ法manipulate laws for personal gain
- wǔ舞wén文nòng弄mò墨play with words and writing
- bǐ笔gē歌mò墨wǔ舞magnificent, lively, and exquisite writing style
- chuī吹tán弹gē歌wǔ舞musical and dance entertainment
- gē歌lóu楼wǔ舞xiè榭entertainment venues for singing and dancing
- gē歌tái台wǔ舞xiè榭elaborate entertainment venues
- gē歌wǔ舞shēng升píng平superficial peace and prosperity
- gē歌yīng莺wǔ舞yàn燕singing orioles and dancing swallows
- gǔ鼓wǔ舞huān欢xīn欣inspired and joyful
- gǔ鼓wǔ舞rén人xīn心Inspiring and encouraging
Questions about 舞
- What does 舞 mean in Chinese?
- 舞 (wǔ) means “to manipulate” in Chinese.
- How do you pronounce 舞?
- 舞 is pronounced wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
- How many strokes does 舞 have?
- 舞 has 14 strokes.
- How do you write 舞?
- 舞 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 舛. See the animated stroke order on this page.
- What is the radical of 舞?
- The radical of 舞 is 舛, and 舞 is an ideographic compound.