勿
勿 (wù) means “do not (formal, on signs)”. It is made of 勹 + 丿 + 丿 and has 4 strokes, and is an old HSK 5 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 勿 into its parts
What 勿 is made of
- 勹 bāo — wrap shape
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
勿 stroke order
Example sentences
这里是医院，请勿吸烟。Zhèlǐ shì yīyuàn, qǐng wù xīyān.This is a hospital, please don't smoke.
雨天路滑，请勿快跑。Yǔtiān lù huá, qǐng wù kuài pǎo.The road is slippery on rainy days, please don't run.
Also built with 勹
- 久jiǔlong (time)
- 勺sháospoon
- 勾gōuto hook
- 匀yúnequal
- 包bāobag
- 句jùmeasure word for sentences
- 夕xīevening
- 旬xúnten-day period
Quick facts
| Pinyin | wù |
|---|---|
| Meaning | do not (formal, on signs) |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Pattern | Top-right wrap |
| HSK | Old HSK 5 |
Questions about 勿
What does 勿 mean?
勿 (wù) means “do not (formal, on signs)”.
How many strokes does 勿 have?
勿 has 4 strokes.
What parts make up 勿?
勿 is made of 勹 (wrap shape) and 丿 (falling stroke) and 丿 (falling stroke).
Which HSK level is 勿?
勿 is in Old HSK 5.
Learn 勿 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 5 · Group 101: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.