汪 (wāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 汪 (wāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汪 (wāng) means "Vast / (sound of a dog bark)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汪 stroke by stroke?

汪 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汪 and 㳄?

汪 (wāng) and 㳄 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 汪?

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

Q: What common words use 汪?

Common words containing 汪 include: 汪汪 (wāng wāng) — Barking / (eyes) brimming with tears; 汪洋 (wāng yáng) — Vast ocean / boundless; 姓汪 (xìng wāng) — Surname Wang.

How to Write 汪

The character 汪 (wāng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

汪 is pronounced wāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vast / (sound of a dog bark).

Common Words with 汪

汪汪 wāng wāng

Barking / (eyes) brimming with tears

汪洋 wāng yáng

Vast ocean / boundless

姓汪 xìng wāng

Surname Wang

Example Sentences

小狗汪汪地叫。

xiǎo gǒu wāng wāng dì jiào

The puppy is barking 'woof woof'.

大海是一片汪洋。

dà hǎi shì yī piàn wāng yáng

The sea is a vast ocean.

我的老师姓汪。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng wāng

My teacher's surname is Wang.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汪 (wāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汪

What does 汪 (wāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汪 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汪?

What common words use 汪?

How to Write 汪 (wāng)