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March 24, 2026
雾(霧)wù(wu4)
雾 (wù) refers to fog or mist, which is a weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility. It is commonly used in weather reports and discussions about climate conditions, particularly in regions known for their foggy weather, such as coastal areas or during specific seasons.
Strokes13Radical雨Frequency#4638DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fog is often associated with mystery and beauty, frequently depicted in poetry and paintings that evoke a sense of tranquility. Many famous landscapes in China, such as those in the Yangtze River region, are often shrouded in fog, contributing to their allure.
Memory Tip
Imagine walking through a thick fog (雾) where you can barely see in front of you. The character 雾 is composed of the radical '雨' (yǔ), which means rain, combined with '霖' (lín), suggesting moisture in the air. Picture a rainy day where the mist envelops everything, making it hard to see, reinforcing both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 雾
wù(wu4)
1fog
2mist
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About 雾
雾Simplified
霧Traditional
13Strokes
雨Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4638Frequency Rank
场Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
霭 (ǎi) refers to haze or mist that is often associated with a more diffuse atmospheric phenomenon, while 雾 (wù) specifically indicates fog that significantly reduces visibility.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 雾 with fog (霧 in traditional Chinese), as both refer to similar phenomena but may have different usages in different contexts. This word is generally used in both formal and informal settings, often appearing in meteorological discussions. Be careful with pronunciation; the falling tone (wù) must be used to avoid confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 雾 connects with other weather-related terms like 雨 (rain) and 雪 (snow). Students should focus on its usage in sentences related to weather and descriptions of nature, enhancing their vocabulary about environmental conditions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 雾 as 'wǔ' instead of the correct falling tone 'wù.' Another common mistake is using 雾 when referring to smoke, which should be expressed as 烟 (yān).
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Pronunciation of 雾
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Phonosemantic compound. 雨 represents the meaning and 务 represents the sound. Simplified form of 霧.
1The meaning half雨 carries the sense.
2The sound half务 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 雾?
Decomposition of 雾
IDS Structure⿱雨务
雾Full Character
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雨yu3
top
务wu4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 雾?
How to say fog in Chinese
“fog” in Chinese is雾wù
雾 (wù) refers to fog or mist, which is a weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility. It is commonly used in weather reports and discussions about climate conditions, particularly in regions known for their foggy weather, such as coastal areas or during specific seasons.
When to use 雾
A common mistake is confusing 雾 with fog (霧 in traditional Chinese), as both refer to similar phenomena but may have different usages in different contexts. This word is generally used in both formal and informal settings, often appearing in meteorological discussions. Be careful with pronunciation; the falling tone (wù) must be used to avoid confusion with other words.
雾 or something close to it
霭 (ǎi) refers to haze or mist that is often associated with a more diffuse atmospheric phenomenon, while 雾 (wù) specifically indicates fog that significantly reduces visibility.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 雾 as 'wǔ' instead of the correct falling tone 'wù.' Another common mistake is using 雾 when referring to smoke, which should be expressed as 烟 (yān).
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Grammar Patterns of 雾
雾 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 3 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.
