Chinese Characters Wén and WǔThese characters represent the perfect combination of skills a man can have: 文 refers to academia and civil matters; 武 refers to military affairs and martial arts.SavePrintChinese Characters: Wen and wuEpoch Times Staff11/23/2012|Updated: 5/7/2022We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Accident in Kenya, Earthquake in Mexico, and Heavy SnowJan 02, 2026Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First SunriseJan 01, 2026Day in Photos: New Year’s Celebration, Combat Readiness Drills in Taiwan, and Spinners EventDec 31, 2025Day in Photos: Farmers’ Protest in Poland, Preparing New Year’s Fireworks, and Newborn Elephant CalfDec 30, 2025Related TopicsChinese characters