五
wǔ
five
Stroke Order Lookup
五 Stroke Order — wǔ
| Character | 五 |
| Pinyin | wǔ |
| Tone | 3 — 3rd tone (dipping) |
| Meaning | five |
| Stroke count | 4 strokes |
| HSK level | HSK 1 |
Animated Stroke Order
Watch the strokes appear in the correct order. The animation loops automatically — observe the sequence and practise writing along.
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Practice tip
Watch the animation 2–3 times, then write the character on paper following the same order. Writing activates muscle memory more effectively than watching alone. 五 has 4 strokes.
Character Overview
Character
五
Reading (Pinyin)
wǔ
English meaning
five
Total strokes
4
Related Characters
Characters with a similar stroke count or the same tone.