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March 24, 2026
坞(塢)wù(wu4)
The character 坞 (wù) refers to a low wall or embankment, often used in the context of a dock or a place where boats are secured. It can also imply a form of entrenchment or reinforcement, typically relating to structures that provide support or shelter.
Strokes7Radical土Frequency#13104DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Docks and low walls are significant in Chinese coastal culture, as many cities are built alongside rivers and seas where boats need to be secured. The concept of a dock is tied to trade and transportation, which are crucial in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small dock (坞) where boats are lined up against a sturdy low wall. The character 坞 has a '土' (earth) radical at the bottom, suggesting a connection to land or ground, reinforcing the idea of a solid base for the dock.
Meanings of 坞
wù(wu4)
1bank, entrenchment, low wall; dock
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About 坞
坞Simplified
塢Traditional
7Strokes
土Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 坞 with similar characters, as it is specifically about low walls and docks. It is typically used in more formal contexts when discussing construction or nautical themes. Common collocations include 坞船 (wù chuán - dock a boat) and 坞口 (wù kǒu - dock entrance).
HSK Study Tips
Although 坞 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it may appear in advanced contexts related to construction and nautical terminology. Students should focus on related characters like 船 (chuán - boat) and 港 (gǎng - port) to build a broader vocabulary around this theme.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 坞 with 物 (wù - thing), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我去坞' (wǒ qù wù - I go to the thing) is incorrect; it should be '我去码头' (wǒ qù mǎtóu - I go to the dock).
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坞 = 土 + 乌. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 坞
IDS Structure⿰土乌
坞Full Character
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土Tu3
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乌Wu1
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How to say bank, entrenchment, low wall; dock in Chinese
“bank, entrenchment, low wall; dock” in Chinese is坞wù
The character 坞 (wù) refers to a low wall or embankment, often used in the context of a dock or a place where boats are secured. It can also imply a form of entrenchment or reinforcement, typically relating to structures that provide support or shelter.
When to use 坞
Be careful not to confuse 坞 with similar characters, as it is specifically about low walls and docks. It is typically used in more formal contexts when discussing construction or nautical themes. Common collocations include 坞船 (wù chuán - dock a boat) and 坞口 (wù kǒu - dock entrance).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 坞 with 物 (wù - thing), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我去坞' (wǒ qù wù - I go to the thing) is incorrect; it should be '我去码头' (wǒ qù mǎtóu - I go to the dock).
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Grammar Patterns of 坞
坞 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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好莱____的大牌影星们出席了那个舞会。
The Ball was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.
Example Sentences for 坞 (9)
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好莱坞的大牌影星们出席了那个舞会。
hǎo lái wù de dà pái yǐng xīng mén chū xí le nà gè wǔ huì。
The Ball was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.
2
好莱坞的摄影师们有足够的理由可以自我吹嘘。
hǎo lái wù de shè yǐng shī mén yǒu zú gòu de lǐ yóu kě yǐ zì wǒ chuī xū。
Hollywood cameramen have good reason to blow their own trumpets.
3
脱离了好莱坞的那帮人数日益增多的明星中的一员
tuō lí le hǎo lái wù de nà bāng rén shù rì yì zēng duō de míng xīng zhōng de yī yuán
one of a growing clan of stars who have left Hollywood
4
众多的好莱坞名流都去光顾珍妮特·沃恩的美甲店。
zhòng duō de hǎo lái wù míng liú dū qù guāng gù zhēn nī tè· · wò ēn de měi jiǎ。
The glitterati of Hollywood are flocking to Janet Vaughan's nail salon.
