COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忘 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 亡 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忘 (wàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to forget
wàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wàng
忘
to forget
Common words
wàng jì
忘记
to forget
nán wàng
难忘
unforgettable
yí wàng
遗忘
to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) anymore
bèi wàng lù
备忘录
memorandum; aide-memoire; memorandum book
fèi qǐn wàng shí
废寝忘食
(idiom) to skip one's sleep and meals; to be completely wrapped up in one's work
jiàn lì wàng yì
见利忘义
lit. to see profit and forget morality (idiom); fig. to act from mercenary considerations; to sell one's soul
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忘
Say “wàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忘
Common words and phrases
wàng jì
to forget
nán wàng
unforgettable
yí wàng
to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) anymore
bèi wàng lù
memorandum; aide-memoire; memorandum book
fèi qǐn wàng shí
(idiom) to skip one's sleep and meals; to be completely wrapped up in one's work
jiàn lì wàng yì
lit. to see profit and forget morality (idiom); fig. to act from mercenary considerations; to sell one's soul
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忘”。
Zhège zì shì “wàng”.
This character is “忘”.
我正在学习“忘”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wàng” zì.
I am learning the character “忘”.
请写一遍“忘”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wàng”.
Please write “忘” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忘?
忘 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 忘 (wàng) mean?
忘 (wàng) means to forget.
What is the radical of 忘?
The radical of 忘 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.