巫
Meaning:
wizard, sorcerer, witch, shaman
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2050
Pinyin:
wū
Strokes:
7
Radical:
工
How to Write 巫 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "巫" in Chinese
The Chinese character 巫 (wū) means "wizard, sorcerer, witch, shaman". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 巫 include: 女巫, 巫婆, 巫山.
📚 Words and Phrases with 巫
Common words containing this character
女巫
witch; sorceress
HSK 2
巫婆
witch
HSK 2
巫山
Mt Wu on the Changjiang River (Yangtze) by the Three Gorges
HSK 2
猎巫
to conduct a witch hunt
HSK 2
男巫
wizard; warlock
HSK 2
噶哈巫族
Kaxabu or Kahabu, one of the indigenous peoples of Taiwan
HSK 4
小巫见大巫
lit. minor magician in the presence of a great one (idiom)
HSK 5
小巫见大巫
lit. minor magician in the presence of a great one (idiom)
HSK 5
曾经沧海难为水，除却巫山不是云
there are no rivers to one who has crossed the ocean, and no clouds to one who has passed Mount Wu (idiom)
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A cross-shaped divining rod
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "巫"?
- The pinyin is wū
- How many strokes does "巫" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "巫" mean?
- wizard, sorcerer, witch, shaman
- What is the radical of "巫"?
- The radical is "工"