往 (wǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 往 (wǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 往 (wǎng) means "to go; towards; past". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 往 stroke by stroke?

往 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 往 and 彷?

往 (wǎng) and 彷 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 往?

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

Q: What common words use 往?

Common words containing 往 include: 往返 (wǎng fǎn) — round trip; to go back and forth; 往常 (wǎng cháng) — as usual; formerly; 交往 (jiāo wǎng) — to associate with; to date; contact.

How to Write 往

The character 往 (wǎng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

往 is pronounced wǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to go; towards; past.

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

Common Words with 往

往返 wǎng fǎn

round trip; to go back and forth

往常 wǎng cháng

as usual; formerly

交往 jiāo wǎng

to associate with; to date; contact

Example Sentences

往返票比单程票便宜。

wǎng fǎn piào bǐ dān chéng piào pián yi

Round-trip tickets are cheaper than one-way tickets.

他像往常一样去跑步。

tā xiàng wǎng cháng yī yàng qù pǎo bù

He went for a run as usual.

他们交往了很多年。

tā men jiāo wǎng le hěn duō nián

They have been dating for many years.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 往 (wǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 往

What does 往 (wǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 往 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 往 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 往?

What common words use 往?

How to Write 往 (wǎng)