COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 王 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 十 bridging heaven and earth (both 一)
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How to Write 王 (wáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
king or monarch
wángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wáng
王
king or monarch
Common words
guó wáng
国王
king
wáng zǐ
王子
prince; son of a king
wáng cháo
王朝
dynasty
wáng guó
王国
kingdom; realm
wáng pái
王牌
trump card
yán wáng
阎王
(Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
王
王
王
王
王
王
王
王
LEARNING TIP
Remember 王
Say “wáng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 王
Common words and phrases
guó wáng
king
wáng zǐ
prince; son of a king
wáng cháo
dynasty
wáng guó
kingdom; realm
wáng pái
trump card
yán wáng
(Buddhism) Yama, the King of Hell; (fig.) cruel and tyrannical person
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“王”。
Zhège zì shì “wáng”.
This character is “王”.
我正在学习“王”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wáng” zì.
I am learning the character “王”.
请写一遍“王”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wáng”.
Please write “王” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 王?
王 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 王 (wáng) mean?
王 (wáng) means king or monarch.
What is the radical of 王?
The radical of 王 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.