忘 (wàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 忘 (wàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忘 (wàng) means "To forget". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忘 stroke by stroke?

忘 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忘 and 必?

忘 (wàng) and 必 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 忘?

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

Q: What common words use 忘?

Common words containing 忘 include: 忘记 (wàng jì) — To forget; 忘掉 (wàng diào) — To forget / to drop; 难忘 (nán wàng) — unforgettable; memorable.

How to Write 忘

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

忘 is pronounced wàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To forget.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 忘 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 忘

忘记 wàng jì

To forget

忘掉 wàng diào

To forget / to drop

难忘 nán wàng

unforgettable; memorable

Example Sentences

我忘记带钥匙了。

wǒ wàng jì dài yào shi le

I forgot to bring my keys.

别忘掉这件事。

bié wàng diào zhè jiàn shì

Don't forget about this matter.

这是一个难忘的日子。

zhè shì yí gè nán wàng de rì zi

This is an unforgettable day.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忌 jì

忍 rěn

Practice Writing 忘 (wàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忘

What does 忘 (wàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忘 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忘?

What common words use 忘?

How to Write 忘 (wàng)