亡 (wáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亡 (wáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亡 (wáng) means "to die; to lose; to perish". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 亡 stroke by stroke?

亡 has 3 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 亡 and 亠?

亡 (wáng) and 亠 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 亡?

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

Q: What common words use 亡?

Common words containing 亡 include: 死亡 (sǐ wáng) — Death; 逃亡 (táo wáng) — to flee; to go into exile; 亡羊补牢 (wáng yáng bǔ láo) — to mend the fold after the sheep are lost; better late than never.

How to Write 亡

The character 亡 (wáng) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 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

亡 is pronounced wáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to die; to lose; to perish.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 亡 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 亡

死亡 sǐ wáng

Death

逃亡 táo wáng

to flee; to go into exile

亡羊补牢 wáng yáng bǔ láo

to mend the fold after the sheep are lost; better late than never

Example Sentences

这种植物已经死亡。

zhè zhòng zhí wù yǐ jīng sǐ wáng

This plant is already dead.

他开始了逃亡生活。

tā kāi shǐ le táo wáng shēng huó

He began a life on the run.

亡羊补牢还不晚。

wáng yáng bǔ láo hái bù wǎn

It is not too late to mend the fold after the sheep are lost.

Similar Characters

亠 tóu

亢 kàng

Practice Writing 亡 (wáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亡

What does 亡 (wáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亡 and 亠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亡?

What common words use 亡?

How to Write 亡 (wáng)