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哇
Old HSK 6

哇 (wā) · wow

9 strokesLeft–right

哇 (wā) means “wow”. It is made of 口 + 圭 and has 9 strokes, and is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

Break 哇 into its parts

What 哇 is made of

哇 stroke order

哇 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
哇 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences

哇,这里的风景太美了!Wā, zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng tài měi le!Wow, the scenery here is so beautiful!
小宝宝哇的一声哭了。Xiǎo bǎobao wā de yīshēng kū le.The baby burst out crying.

Also built with 口

Quick facts

Pinyinwā
Meaningwow; (sound of crying)
Strokes9
PatternLeft–right
HSKOld HSK 6

Questions about 哇

What does 哇 mean?

哇 (wā) means “wow; (sound of crying)”.

How many strokes does 哇 have?

哇 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 哇?

哇 is made of 口 (mouth) and 圭 (jade tablet).

Which HSK level is 哇?

哇 is in Old HSK 6.

Learn 哇 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 185: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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