Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "倭", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "倭", and master the standard way of writing the character "倭".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 倭
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "倭" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
倭 [wō]
1. In ancient times, Japan was referred to as "倭" during warfare.
2. In ancient times, Japan was referred to as "倭": 努 (slave), 寇 (bandit), 刀 (sword).
3. (Noun) A term for the Japanese people. In ancient China during the Han, Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, Japan was known as "倭." Later, "倭" and "日本" (Japan) became commonly used (English: Japan). Examples include: 倭傀 (ancient ugly woman); 倭奴 (old term for Japanese—倭奴); 倭刀 (a sword made in Japan, known for its sharpness); 倭股 (Japanese-produced satin); 倭国 (ancient term for Japan in Chinese historical texts); 倭夷 (Japanese pirates).
4. (Noun) "倭堕": a hairstyle where the bun is tilted to one side.
Reference from 君韻 [Jiyun]: "倭, 倭堕, hairstyle appearance." From 乐府文学 [Yuefu Poetry Collection]: "With a倭堕 bun on the head, and a moon pearl in the ear."
倭 [wō]
1. Short in stature (English: dwarf).
Example: 倭狐猴 (dwarf lemur).
2. Short (English: short).
Example: 倭刀 (short sword).
倭 [wō]
1. An ancient character meaning "逶," which refers to winding or meandering.
For more information, see the entry on "倭迟."
For further details, refer to the entry on "倭迟."
倭堕 [wō duò]: A hairstyle where the bun is slanted to one side.
Reference from 君韻 [Jiyun]: "倭, 倭堕, hairstyle appearance."
From 乐府文学 [Yuefu Poetry Collection]: "With a 倭堕 bun on the head, and a moon pearl in the ear."