ㄨㄚ waa1 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • Wow!
  • sound of a child's crying
  • sound of vomiting

wa ˙ㄨㄚ waa1

  • replaces a ˙ㄚ when following the vowel "u" or "ao"

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 哇 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 哇! Wow!
  • 好哇! Hooray!
  • 哇塞! Wow!
  • 哇啊啊啊⋯ Waaaa...
  • 哇,好冷! Wow, so cold!

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