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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.
Strokes7Radical氵Frequency#6390DifficultyHard
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
7Strokes
氵Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#6390Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 夭 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half夭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 沃?
Decomposition of 沃
IDS Structure⿰氵夭
沃Full Character
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氵shui3
left
夭yao1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 沃?
How to say fertile in Chinese
“fertile” in Chinese is沃wò
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.
When to use 沃
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).
沃 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
