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

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

The Chinese character 王 (wáng) means "King / Surname Wang". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 王 stroke by stroke?

王 has 4 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 王 and 玎?

王 (wáng) and 玎 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 王?

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

Q: What common words use 王?

Common words containing 王 include: 国王 (guó wáng) — King; 王子 (wáng zǐ) — Prince; 王先生 (wáng xiān shēng) — Mr. Wang.

How to Write 王

The character 王 (wáng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

王 is pronounced wáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means King / Surname Wang.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 王 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 王

国王 guó wáng

King

王子 wáng zǐ

Prince

王先生 wáng xiān shēng

Mr. Wang

Example Sentences

国王住在宫殿里。

guó wáng zhù zài gōng diàn lǐ

The king lives in a palace.

王子骑着一匹白马。

wáng zǐ qí zhe yì pǐ bái mǎ

The prince is riding a white horse.

王先生是我的老师。

wáng xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Wang is my teacher.

Similar Characters

玎 dīng

玑 jī

Practice Writing 王 (wáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 王

What does 王 (wáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 王 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 王 and 玎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 王?

What common words use 王?

How to Write 王 (wáng)