COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 望 is built
Traditional etymology note: A king 王 gazing at the moon 月; 亡 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 望 (wàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
full moon
wàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wàng
望
full moon
Common words
xī wàng
希望
to hope; a hope; a wish (CL:個|个[ge4])
shī wàng
失望
disappointed; to lose hope; to despair
kàn wàng
看望
to pay a visit to; to see (sb)
yuàn wàng
愿望
desire; wish
jué wàng
绝望
to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation
kě wàng
渴望
to thirst for; to long for
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 望
Say “wàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 望
Common words and phrases
xī wàng
to hope; a hope; a wish (CL:個|个[ge4])
shī wàng
disappointed; to lose hope; to despair
kàn wàng
to pay a visit to; to see (sb)
yuàn wàng
desire; wish
jué wàng
to despair; to give up all hope; desperate; desperation
kě wàng
to thirst for; to long for
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“望”。
Zhège zì shì “wàng”.
This character is “望”.
我正在学习“望”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wàng” zì.
I am learning the character “望”.
请写一遍“望”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wàng”.
Please write “望” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 望?
望 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 望 (wàng) mean?
望 (wàng) means full moon.
What is the radical of 望?
The radical of 望 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.