HSK 7, nr, 10 strokes, radical 羽, rank #14192, Hard
翁
wēng
surname Weng
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 羽, rank #14192, Hard
翁
wēng
neck feathers of a bird (old)
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 羽, rank #14192, Hard
wēng(Weng1) T1
1old man; father, father-in-law
2neck feathers of a bird (old)
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March 24, 2026
翁wēng(Weng1)
翁 (wēng) refers to an old man or a father figure, often used in a respectful context. It can also denote a father-in-law and is used as a surname in China. The character conveys wisdom and age, often associated with traditional roles in family hierarchies.
Strokes10Radical羽Frequency#14192DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of respecting elders is deeply ingrained, and terms like 翁 reflect this reverence. In many families, the father-in-law holds a significant position, often influencing family decisions.
Memory Tip
Imagine an elderly man (翁) sitting on a bench, wearing a long robe that flows like neck feathers. The shape of the character can remind you of him with a wise, feathered hat symbolizing his wisdom and experience.
Meanings of 翁
wēng(Weng1)
1old man; father, father-in-law
2neck feathers of a bird (old)
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About 翁
翁Simplified
10Strokes
羽Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 翁
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine an elderly man (翁) sitting on a bench, wearing a long robe that flows like neck feathers. The shape of the character can remind you of him with a wise, feathered hat symbolizing his wisdom and experience.
Usage Notes
翁 is often used in formal contexts, especially when referring to elders or in respectful address. Common collocations include '翁婿' (father-in-law and son-in-law) and '翁妪' (old man and old woman). Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing 'wēng' as 'wěng' will change its meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 翁 is not included in the HSK, it connects with other familial terms at similar levels, such as '父亲' (father) and '爷爷' (grandfather). Focus on understanding familial hierarchies and respectful terms for elders when studying this character.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of respecting elders is deeply ingrained, and terms like 翁 reflect this reverence. In many families, the father-in-law holds a significant position, often influencing family decisions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 翁 with similar characters like 夫 (fū), which means 'husband.' A common mistake is saying '翁' when referring to a younger man; correction: use '男' (nán) for 'man' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 翁
翁 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
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我问麦基____重聚是不是为了寻求解脱。
I asked McKeown if the reunion was meant to achieve closure.
Example Sentences for 翁 (10)
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1
我问麦基翁重聚是不是为了寻求解脱。
wǒ wèn mài jī wēng zhòng jù shì bù shì wéi le xún qiú jiě tuō。
I asked McKeown if the reunion was meant to achieve closure.
2
卡翁达总统兑现了他的承诺，宣布了全民公决的日期。
kǎ wēng dá zǒng tǒng duì xiàn le tā de chéng nuò， ， xuān bù le quán mín gōng jué de rì。
President Kaunda fulfilled his promise of announcing a date for the referendum.
The Teflon Prime Minister has survived another crisis.
9
遯 翁 怫然道: “ 除非我像你这们笨!
dùn wēng fú:“ rán dào : “ chú fēi wǒ xiàng nǐ!
" Unless I'm as stupid as you! " replied Tun - weng hotly.
10
“ 云翁!银子总是活的.
“ “ yún! wēng ! yín zǐ zǒng shì.
" Yun - shan , money need never stand still.
Cultural Notes for 翁
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of respecting elders is deeply ingrained, and terms like 翁 reflect this reverence. In many families, the father-in-law holds a significant position, often influencing family decisions.
Word Family of 翁
Words Containing This Character16
富翁fùwēngrich person
翁wēngfather
百万富翁millionaire百萬富翁
主人翁master (of the house)
老翁old man
信天翁albatross (family Diomedeidae)
不倒翁roly-poly toy
莎翁Shakespeare
醉翁之意不在酒having an ulterior motive
塞翁失马fig. a blessing in disguise塞翁失馬
白头翁Chinese bulbul白頭翁
醉翁wine-lover
翁源Wengyuan County in Shaoguan 韶關|韶关[Sháoguān], Guangdong
翁源县Wengyuan County in Shaoguan 韶關|韶关[Sháoguān], Guangdong翁源縣
翁牛特旗Ongniud banner or Ongnuud khoshuu in Chifeng 赤峰[Chìfēng], Inner Mongolia
翁姑husband's father and mother
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Compound Meaning
What does 富翁 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 翁
In contemporary Chinese, 翁 is primarily used to refer to an old man or a father, often in a respectful way.
Yes, 翁 is a recognized surname in China, though it is less common than others.
You can use it in phrases like '翁父' to mean 'father' in a respectful manner.
