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wu

Pronunciation: [wu]

Word

Learn how to use wu in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “name”

(noun) Wu is a common name in some cultures, especially in China. It can refer to a person, a family name, or be part of a given name.

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Wu is my friend's last name, and he is very nice.

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There isn't anyone named Wu in our class.

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Do you know anyone with the name Wu?

Context: “martial arts”

(noun) Wu can refer to a style of martial arts or a philosophy related to martial arts, especially in Chinese traditions.

Example

He practices Wu martial arts every day to stay fit.

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She doesn't practice any form of Wu; she prefers dance instead.

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What do you know about Wu martial arts?

Context: “phonetics”

(noun) In phonetics, 'wu' represents a sound made by the letters W and U together, often used in language examples.

Example

The sound 'wu' can be found in words like 'woo' and 'whoo'.

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The letters 'wu' don't appear at the beginning of many English words.

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Can you say a word that starts with the sound 'wu'?

How to pronounce wu

Pronunciation: [wu]

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