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How to Write 往 (wǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to go (in a direction)

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STROKE BY STROKE

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wǎng

to go (in a direction)

Common words

wǎng wǎng

往往

usually; in many cases; more often than not

jiāo wǎng

交往

to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date

qián wǎng

前往

to leave for; to proceed towards; to go to

wǎng fǎn

往返

to go back and forth; to go to and fro; to do a round trip

lái wǎng

来往

to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with

wǎng hòu

往后

from now on; in the future; time to come

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 往

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 彳 (step) suggests the meaning, while 王 suggests the pronunciation.

More “wang” characters →

LEARNING TIP

Remember 往

Say “wǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 往

Common words and phrases

往往

wǎng wǎng

usually; in many cases; more often than not

交往

jiāo wǎng

to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date

前往

qián wǎng

to leave for; to proceed towards; to go to

往返

wǎng fǎn

to go back and forth; to go to and fro; to do a round trip

来往

lái wǎng

to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with

往后

wǎng hòu

from now on; in the future; time to come

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“往”。

Zhège zì shì “wǎng”.

This character is “往”.

我正在学习“往”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wǎng” zì.

I am learning the character “往”.

请写一遍“往”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wǎng”.

Please write “往” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 往?

往 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 往 (wǎng) mean?

往 (wǎng) means to go (in a direction).

What is the radical of 往?

The radical of 往 is 彳, associated with Not yet classified.