HSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Very Hard
旺
wàng
flourishing
HSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Very Hard
旺
wàng
(of flowers) blooming
HSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Very Hard
旺
wàng
(of fire) roaring
HSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Very Hard
旺
wàng
to flourish, to prosper; prosperous
HSK 7, a, 8 strokes, radical 日, rank #11264, Very Hard
wàng(wang4) T4
1prosperous
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#11264DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 日 represents the meaning and 王 represents the sound.
1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
2The sound half王 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaysun
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 旺?
Decomposition of 旺
IDS Structure⿰日王
旺Full Character
=
日Ri4
left
王Wang2
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 旺?
How to say prosperous in Chinese
“prosperous” in Chinese is旺wàng
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.
When to use 旺
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.
旺 or something close to it
旺 (wàng) vs 兴 (xīng) — choose 旺 when emphasizing prosperity or flourishing, whereas 兴 focuses more on the aspect of excitement or liveliness.
What learners get wrong
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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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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1
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.
