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March 24, 2026
沃wò(wo4)
The character 沃 (wò) primarily denotes fertility and richness, particularly in agricultural contexts. It can refer to fertile land that is well-suited for farming or irrigation. Additionally, it implies the action of irrigating or washing something, often associated with nourishing or enriching the soil or environment.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of fertile land is highly valued, as it directly correlates with agricultural success and abundance. The character 沃 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of nourishment and care in farming practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lush, green field (the character 沃) where water flows freely, enriching the soil. The left side of 沃 resembles flowing water, while the right side can be visualized as crops thriving from that water, making the land fertile and rich.
Meanings of 沃
wò(wo4)
1fertile
2rich
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About 沃
沃Simplified
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 沃
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丰 (fēng): choose 丰 when referring to abundance or richness in a more general sense, while 沃 specifically emphasizes fertility in agricultural contexts. 养 (yǎng): choose 养 when discussing nurturing or raising living things, whereas 沃 focuses on the fertility of land.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lush, green field (the character 沃) where water flows freely, enriching the soil. The left side of 沃 resembles flowing water, while the right side can be visualized as crops thriving from that water, making the land fertile and rich.
Usage Notes
沃 is often used in formal contexts related to agriculture and environmental discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to pronunciation and context. It typically appears in compound words like '沃土' (fertile soil) and '沃野' (rich fields).
HSK Study Tips
Though 沃 is not an HSK word, its themes of fertility and richness are relevant for students studying related terms in agriculture (like 土, tǔ - soil). Focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to farming vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of fertile land is highly valued, as it directly correlates with agricultural success and abundance. The character 沃 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of nourishment and care in farming practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often overlook the correct tone, mispronouncing it as 'wó'. Another mistake is using 沃 in casual contexts where simpler terms might be more appropriate, such as saying '干' (gān - dry) instead of discussing soil fertility.
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Grammar Patterns of 沃
沃 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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海____德艺术展是由艺术家伯纳德·吕蒂组织的。
The Hayward exhibition has been curated by the artist Bernard Luthi.
Example Sentences for 沃 (10)
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1
海沃德艺术展是由艺术家伯纳德·吕蒂组织的。
hǎi wò dé yì shù zhǎn shì yóu yì shù jiā bó nà dé· · lǚ dì zǔ zhī。
The Hayward exhibition has been curated by the artist Bernard Luthi.
2
沃德豪斯的书信选集卖了1,232英镑。
wò dé háo sī de shū xìn xuǎn jí mài le1,232 1,232 yīng。
A selection of correspondence from P G Wodehouse realised £ 1, P.G.
3
凯瑟琳确保这条消息直接传达给了沃尔特。
kǎi sè lín què bǎo zhè tiáo xiāo xī zhí jiē chuán dá gěi le wò ěr tè。
Catherine saw to it that the information went directly to Walter.
Two other executives appeared at Worthing Magistrates' Court charged with tax fraud.
10
沃勒斯坦的作品可以细分成3个主要的主题。
wò lè sī tǎn de zuò pǐn kě yǐ xì fēn chéng3 3 gè zhǔ yào de zhǔ。
Wallerstein's work can be separated into three main component themes.
Cultural Notes for 沃
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of fertile land is highly valued, as it directly correlates with agricultural success and abundance. The character 沃 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the importance of nourishment and care in farming practices.
Word Family of 沃
Compounds1
鋈wu4gold- or silver-plated; to plate
Words Containing This Character13
沃wòrich
沃尔玛Wal-Mart, Walmart (retailer)沃爾瑪
沃尔沃Volvo (Swedish car company)沃爾沃
科索沃Kosovo
肥沃féiwòfertile
沃土fertile land
沃伦Warren (name)沃倫
密尔沃基Milwaukee (city)密爾沃基
沃尔夫Wolf, Woolf (name)沃爾夫
沃顿Wharton (name)沃頓
霍格沃茨Hogwarts (Harry Potter)
沃尔夫斯堡Wolfsburg沃爾夫斯堡
沃达丰Vodafone (telephone company)沃達豐
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 沃
The pronunciation is 'wò', with a falling tone, similar to the English 'woe'.
It is more commonly found in written contexts or discussions about agriculture rather than in everyday spoken language.
Common phrases include '沃土' (fertile soil) and '沃野' (lush fields).
