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

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

The Chinese character 望 (wàng) means "To look; to hope; full moon". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 望 stroke by stroke?

望 has 11 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 望 and 朐?

望 (wàng) and 朐 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 望?

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

Q: What common words use 望?

Common words containing 望 include: 希望 (xī wàng) — to hope; hope; 望见 (wàng jiàn) — To see from a distance; 愿望 (yuàn wàng) — Wish; desire; aspiration..

How to Write 望

The character 望 (wàng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

望 is pronounced wàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To look; to hope; full moon.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 望 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 望

希望 xī wàng

to hope; hope

望见 wàng jiàn

To see from a distance

愿望 yuàn wàng

Wish; desire; aspiration.

Example Sentences

我希望你能来。

wǒ xī wàng nǐ néng lái

I hope you can come.

我望见了大海。

wǒ wàng jiàn le dà hǎi

I saw the sea.

你的愿望是什么？

nǐ de yuàn wàng shì shén me

What is your wish?

Similar Characters

朐 qú

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

Practice Writing 望 (wàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 望

What does 望 (wàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 望 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 望 and 朐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 望?

What common words use 望?

How to Write 望 (wàng)