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旺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旺wàngprosperousHSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Hard
旺wàngflourishingHSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Hard
旺wàng(of flowers) bloomingHSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Hard
旺wàng(of fire) roaringHSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Hard
旺wàngto flourish, to prosper; prosperousHSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Hard
wàng(wang4) T4
  1. 1prosperous
  2. 2flourishing
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March 24, 2026

旺wàng(wang4)

旺 (wàng) means prosperous or flourishing, often used to describe something that is thriving, like a business or a garden in full bloom. It can also refer to the roaring of a fire, emphasizing vitality and abundance in various contexts.

Strokes8Radical日Frequency#11264DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 旺 is often associated with prosperity and success, especially during the Lunar New Year when people wish each other 旺旺发财 (to prosper and get rich).

Memory Tip

Imagine a roaring fire (the character '火' for fire is part of '旺') that makes a garden bloom with vibrant flowers. The sound of '旺' is similar to 'wang!', like an enthusiastic cheer for something flourishing.

Meanings of 旺

wàng(wang4)
1prosperous
2flourishing
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About 旺

旺Simplified
8Strokes
日Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11264Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 旺

Quick Contrast

旺 (wàng) vs 兴 (xīng) — choose 旺 when emphasizing prosperity or flourishing, whereas 兴 focuses more on the aspect of excitement or liveliness.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a roaring fire (the character '火' for fire is part of '旺') that makes a garden bloom with vibrant flowers. The sound of '旺' is similar to 'wang!', like an enthusiastic cheer for something flourishing.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 旺 in both formal and informal contexts, as it often conveys a positive and vibrant feeling. Common collocations include 旺季 (peak season) and 旺盛 (vigorous). Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing it could change its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 旺 is not currently part of the official HSK levels, it's essential for understanding expressions related to prosperity and growth. Focus on its usage in phrases and idiomatic expressions that embody positive growth.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 旺 is often associated with prosperity and success, especially during the Lunar New Year when people wish each other 旺旺发财 (to prosper and get rich).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 旺 with other similar-sounding words. For example, using it inappropriately in phrases like '旺的季节' (the season of prosperity) without context can sound awkward; it should be '旺季' instead.

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Pronunciation of 旺

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Etymology of 旺

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 日 represents the meaning and 王 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

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Semantic (meaning)日
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Phonetic (sound)王
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 旺?

Decomposition of 旺

IDS Structure⿰日王
旺Full Character
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日Ri4
left
王Wang2
right
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旺

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Grammar Patterns of 旺

旺 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 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

Complete the Sentence

煤火烧得正____，上面的铁茶壶嘶嘶地响个不停。

The iron teakettle was hissing splendidly over live coals.

Example Sentences for 旺 (10)

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煤火烧得正旺，上面的铁茶壶嘶嘶地响个不停。

méi huǒ shāo dé zhèng wàng， ， shàng miàn de tiě chá hú sī sī dì xiǎng gè bù。

The iron teakettle was hissing splendidly over live coals.
2
比利时人依照国际联盟的授权接管了卢旺达。

bǐ lì shí rén yī zhào guó jì lián méng de shòu quán jiē guǎn le lú wàng dá。

The Belgians took over Rwanda under a League of Nations mandate.
3
尽可能保持旺盛的精力参加那几场比赛对我们来说至关重要。

jìn kě néng bǎo chí wàng shèng de jīng lì cān jiā nà jī cháng bǐ sài duì wǒ mén lái shuō zhì guān zhòng yào。

It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those matches.
4
斯旺森说服赫布利去做卧底以便将凶手抓获。

sī wàng sēn shuō fú hè bù lì qù zuò wò dǐ yǐ biàn jiāng xiōng shǒu zhuā huò。

Swanson persuaded Hubley to work undercover to capture the killer.
5
在动手之前把炭火烧旺很重要。

zài dòng shǒu zhī qián bǎ tàn huǒ shāo wàng hěn zhòng yào。

It is important to get the coals white-hot before you start.
6
伊丽莎白·戴维对普罗旺斯菜肴的色香味津津乐道。

yī lì suō bái· · dài wéi duì pǔ luó wàng sī cài yáo de sè xiāng wèi jīn jīn lè。

Elizabeth David enthuses about the taste, fragrance and character of Provencal cuisine.
7
大壁炉里火势正旺。

dà bì lú lǐ huǒ shì zhèng wàng。

There was a fire burning in the large fireplace.
8
从斯旺西出发航行10小时后，我们于前天到达。

cóng sī wàng xī chū fā háng háng10 10 xiǎo shí， hòu ， wǒ mén yú qián tiān。

We'd arrived the day before after a 10-hour passage from Swansea.
9
在南非的那些年是他创作最旺盛的时期。

zài nán fēi de nà xiē nián shì tā chuàng zuò zuì wàng shèng de shí qī。

The South African years were his most creative period.
10
斯旺勋爵于1981年受封终身贵族。

sī wàng xūn jué yú1981 1981 nián shòu fēng zhōng shēn guì。

Lord Swan was made a life peer in

Cultural Notes for 旺

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, 旺 is often associated with prosperity and success, especially during the Lunar New Year when people wish each other 旺旺发财 (to prosper and get rich).

Word Family of 旺

Words Containing This Character7
旺wàngprosperous
旺盛wàngshèngvigorous
旺季wàngjìbusy season
卢旺达Rwanda盧旺達
兴旺xīngwàngprosperous興旺
普罗旺斯Provence (south of France)普羅旺斯
兴旺发达flourishing興旺發達
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Compound Meaning

What does 旺 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 旺

In business, 旺 refers to a thriving and successful operation, often used to describe peak sales times.