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仵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
仵wǔsurname Wuunknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻
仵wǔsimilarnr, 6 strokes, radical 亻
仵wǔwell-matchedunknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻
仵wǔto violateunknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻
wǔ(Wu3)wu T3
  1. 1surname Wu
  2. 2similar
Also a Chinese surname, Wu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

仵wǔ(Wu3)

The character 仵 (wǔ) primarily refers to the concept of similarity or being well-matched. It can also denote the surname 'Wu' and has a rare usage meaning 'to violate.' This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts or names.

Strokes6Radical亻
Cultural note

The surname Wu (仵) is quite common in China and is associated with various historical figures and modern personalities. Understanding this surname can provide insights into family names and lineage in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'match' (similarity) represented by two people holding hands, symbolizing the idea of being well-matched. The character 仵 resembles a person (亻) next to a pair of 'matches' (represented by '木' in a visual story), reinforcing the sound 'wǔ' as they connect.

Meanings of 仵

wǔ(Wu3)
1similar
2well-matched
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About 仵

仵Simplified
6Strokes
亻Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is generally informal and may not be recognized by all speakers due to its limited use. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 武 (wǔ) which means 'military' or 'martial.' Be cautious with tone, as a mispronunciation can change meanings entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Since 仵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on understanding its context and usage through names or specialized texts. It can be helpful to relate it to more common characters at HSK Level 2 or 3, such as 像 (xiàng, to resemble) to reinforce the meaning of similarity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 仵 with similar characters like 武 (wǔ). For example, saying '我喜欢仵武' instead of '我喜欢武术' (I like martial arts) can lead to confusion. Always ensure you're using the correct character based on the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 仵

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)午
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Origin

仵 = 亻 + 午. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 仵

IDS Structure⿰亻午
仵Full character
=
亻ren2
left
午wu3
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 仵?

How to say surname Wu in Chinese

“surname Wu” in Chinese is仵wǔ

The character 仵 (wǔ) primarily refers to the concept of similarity or being well-matched. It can also denote the surname 'Wu' and has a rare usage meaning 'to violate.' This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts or names.

When to use 仵

This character is generally informal and may not be recognized by all speakers due to its limited use. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 武 (wǔ) which means 'military' or 'martial.' Be cautious with tone, as a mispronunciation can change meanings entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 仵 with similar characters like 武 (wǔ). For example, saying '我喜欢仵武' instead of '我喜欢武术' (I like martial arts) can lead to confusion. Always ensure you're using the correct character based on the intended meaning.

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Word Family of 仵

Words containing this character2
仵wǔequal
仵作coroner (old)
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Frequently asked questions about 仵

It primarily refers to similarity or being well-matched, but it's not commonly used in daily conversation.

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