午
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 午
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 上午 | shàng wǔ | morning |
| 下午 | xià wǔ | afternoon; p.m. |
| 中午 | zhōng wǔ | noon; midday |
| 端午节 | Duān wǔ jié | Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month) |
| 午饭 | wǔ fàn | lunch |
| 午餐 | wǔ cān | lunch; luncheon |
| 午睡 | wǔ shuì | to take a nap; siesta |
| 下午好 | xià wǔ hǎo | good afternoon |
FAQ
How many strokes does 午 have?
午 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 午?
The pinyin for 午 is wǔ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄨˇ.