万 (wàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 万 (wàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 万 (wàn) means "ten thousand; myriad". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 万 stroke by stroke?

万 has 3 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 万 and 一?

万 (wàn) and 一 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 万?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 万?

Common words containing 万 include: 一万 (yī wàn) — ten thousand; 万一 (wàn yī) — just in case; if by any chance; 万分 (wàn fēn) — extremely; very much.

How to Write 万

The character 万 (wàn) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

万 is pronounced wàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means ten thousand; myriad.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 万 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 万

一万 yī wàn

ten thousand

万一 wàn yī

just in case; if by any chance

万分 wàn fēn

extremely; very much

Example Sentences

这本书要一万元。

zhè běn shū yào yī wàn yuán

This book costs ten thousand yuan.

万一明天下雨呢？

wàn yī míng tiān xià yǔ ne

What if it rains tomorrow?

我感到万分抱歉。

wǒ gǎn dào wàn fēn bào qiàn

I feel extremely sorry.

Similar Characters

一 yī

丁 dīng

丂 kǎo

Practice Writing 万 (wàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 万

What does 万 (wàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 万 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 万 and 一?

What mistakes do learners make writing 万?

What common words use 万?

How to Write 万 (wàn)