HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
to lose
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
to be gone
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
to flee
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
deceased
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
death, destruction; to lose; to perish
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
亡
wáng
old variant of 亡[wáng]
HSK 7, vg, 3 strokes, radical 亠, rank #6571, Very Hard
wáng(wang2) T2
1to die
2to lose
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March 24, 2026
亡wáng(wang2)
The character 亡 (wáng) primarily means 'to die' or 'to lose.' It is commonly used in contexts related to death, loss, or disappearance. This character can also imply fleeing or being gone, and it is often associated with destruction or perishing.
Strokes3Radical亠Frequency#6571DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of death is approached with respect and solemnity. The character 亡 often appears in discussions surrounding funerals and ancestor worship, reflecting the importance of honoring those who have passed.
Memory Tip
Imagine a figure (the character 亡) running away from a giant tombstone, symbolizing death and loss. The character's form resembles a person with arms raised, fleeing from the inevitable fate of death.
Meanings of 亡
wáng(wang2)
1to die
2to lose
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About 亡
亡Simplified
3Strokes
亠Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#6571Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 亡
Quick Contrast
亡 (wáng) vs 死 (sǐ) — use 亡 for a broader context of loss or disappearance, while 死 specifically refers to the act of dying.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 亡 with similar-sounding characters. It is primarily used in literary or formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 亡命 (wángmìng, to flee for one's life) and 亡故 (wánggù, to pass away).
HSK Study Tips
As this character is not part of any HSK level, students should focus on its usage in literary texts or idioms. It connects with other words related to death and loss, like 死 (sǐ, to die) and 死亡 (sǐwáng, death).
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 亡 with 忘 (wàng, to forget) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我亡了这件事情' (wǒ wáng le zhè jiàn shìqíng) instead of '我忘了这件事情' (wǒ wàng le zhè jiàn shìqíng) can lead to confusion.
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Decomposition of 亡
IDS Structure⿱亠？
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How to say to die in Chinese
“to die” in Chinese is亡wáng
The character 亡 (wáng) primarily means 'to die' or 'to lose.' It is commonly used in contexts related to death, loss, or disappearance. This character can also imply fleeing or being gone, and it is often associated with destruction or perishing.
When to use 亡
Learners often confuse 亡 with similar-sounding characters. It is primarily used in literary or formal contexts, so be cautious when using it in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 亡命 (wángmìng, to flee for one's life) and 亡故 (wánggù, to pass away).
亡 or something close to it
亡 (wáng) vs 死 (sǐ) — use 亡 for a broader context of loss or disappearance, while 死 specifically refers to the act of dying.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 亡 with 忘 (wàng, to forget) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我亡了这件事情' (wǒ wáng le zhè jiàn shìqíng) instead of '我忘了这件事情' (wǒ wàng le zhè jiàn shìqíng) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 亡
亡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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 4
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流____者被切断了与家乡的所有联系。
The exiles had been cut off from all contact with their homeland.
Example Sentences for 亡 (10)
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流亡者被切断了与家乡的所有联系。
liú wáng zhě bèi qiē duàn le yǔ jiā xiāng de suǒ yǒu lián xì。
The exiles had been cut off from all contact with their homeland.
2
一名男青年从陡峭的岩壁上坠崖身亡。
yī míng nán qīng nián cóng dǒu qiào de yán bì shàng zhuì yá shēn wáng。
A young man plunged from a sheer rock face to his death.
3
他在西班牙海岸附近的一次海难中溺水身亡。
tā zài xī bān yá hǎi àn fù jìn de yī cì hǎi nán zhōng nì shuǐ shēn wáng。
He was drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Spain.
