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

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

The Chinese character 枉 (wǎng) means "in vain; to twist; wrong". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枉 stroke by stroke?

枉 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枉 and 朱?

枉 (wǎng) and 朱 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 枉?

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

Q: What common words use 枉?

Common words containing 枉 include: 冤枉 (yuān wǎng) — To treat unjustly; to wrong; not worth the effort; 枉费 (wǎng fèi) — to waste (effort, time, etc.); 枉然 (wǎng rán) — in vain; futile.

How to Write 枉

The character 枉 (wǎng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枉 is pronounced wǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means in vain; to twist; wrong.

Common Words with 枉

冤枉 yuān wǎng

To treat unjustly; to wrong; not worth the effort

枉费 wǎng fèi

to waste (effort, time, etc.)

枉然 wǎng rán

in vain; futile

Example Sentences

你冤枉他了。

nǐ yuān wǎng tā le

You have wronged him.

别枉费时间。

bié wǎng fèi shí jiān

Don't waste your time.

努力全枉然。

nǔ lì quán wǎng rán

All efforts were in vain.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枉

What does 枉 (wǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枉 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枉?

What common words use 枉?

How to Write 枉 (wǎng)