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March 24, 2026
汪wāng(Wang1)
汪 (wāng) primarily means vast or deep, often referring to bodies of water. It is also a common surname in China, pronounced as 'Wang'. In some contexts, it conveys the sound of a dog barking, reflecting its onomatopoeic nature, and can act as a classifier for liquids like pools or puddles.
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Cultural Note
The surname 汪 is quite common in China and has historical significance, with notable figures in Chinese history bearing this name. Additionally, water plays a crucial role in Chinese culture, symbolizing life and abundance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a deep, vast ocean (the meaning of 汪) where a dog barks at the waves (the sound association). The character 汪 resembles a flowing river, which helps you remember its connection to water and depth, while the 'w' in 'Wang' can remind you of water.
Meanings of 汪
wāng(Wang1)
1vast, extensive, deep; surname
2ooze
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AI Study Notes for 汪
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a deep, vast ocean (the meaning of 汪) where a dog barks at the waves (the sound association). The character 汪 resembles a flowing river, which helps you remember its connection to water and depth, while the 'w' in 'Wang' can remind you of water.
Usage Notes
汪 is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe deep waters or emotions. Learners should distinguish it from other similar-sounding words, paying attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings. It is less common in everyday conversation but appears in written Chinese.
HSK Study Tips
汪 is not included in the HSK levels but can be relevant for learners at a higher level who are exploring surnames and descriptive vocabulary. Students should practice both its meanings and its pronunciation, especially with tones.
Cultural Note
The surname 汪 is quite common in China and has historical significance, with notable figures in Chinese history bearing this name. Additionally, water plays a crucial role in Chinese culture, symbolizing life and abundance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汪 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 王 (wáng), which means 'king'. For example, saying '我叫汪' (Wǒ jiào Wāng) incorrectly for 'I am Wang' when it should be '我叫王'.
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Grammar Patterns of 汪
汪 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 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.
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她的狗____地叫了一声，紧跟了上来。
Her dog yelped and came to heel.
Example Sentences for 汪 (9)
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她的狗汪地叫了一声，紧跟了上来。
tā de gǒu wāng dì jiào le yī shēng， ， jǐn gēn le shàng。
tā de liǎng jiá shàng fēi rǎn le yān hóng, , yǎn jīng shì shuǐ wāng wāng, dì , què dài zháo jī fēn.
Her cheeks were delicately flushed and her eyes clear and sparkling , though slightly tired.
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“ 大表哥, ” 她关心地唤了一声,抬起水汪汪的眼睛望了他一眼.
“ “ dà biǎo,” gē , ” tā guān xīn dì huàn le, yī shēng , tái qǐ shuǐ wāng wāng de yǎn jīng wàng le.
" What is it?'she asked , assuming a cool air.
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高松年 汪处厚两人低声密谈.
gāo sōng nián wāng chǔ hòu liǎng rén dī shēng mì.
Kao Sung - nien and Wang Ch'u - hou talked confidentially in low tones.
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汪溪: 3g的带宽增加了, 多媒体应用增加了.
wāng xī:3g : 3g de dài kuān zēng jiā, le , duō méi tǐ yīng yòng zēng.
Wang Xi: the 3 g band width increased, the multimedia applications increased.
Cultural Notes for 汪
🏮Cultural insight
The surname 汪 is quite common in China and has historical significance, with notable figures in Chinese history bearing this name. Additionally, water plays a crucial role in Chinese culture, symbolizing life and abundance.
Word Family of 汪
Words Containing This Character13
汪wāngooze
汪汪gleaming with tears
汪洋wāngyángvast body of water
水汪汪watery
汪精卫Wang Ching-wei (1883-1944), left wing Guomingdang politician, subsequently Japanese collaborator汪精衛
汪道涵Wang Daohan (1915-2005), former president of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits
泪汪汪tearful淚汪汪
汪啸风Wang Xiaofeng (1944-), fourth governor of Hainan汪嘯風
汪清Wangqing county in Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture 延邊朝鮮族自治州|延边朝鲜族自治州, Jilin
汪清县Wangqing county in Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture 延邊朝鮮族自治州|延边朝鲜族自治州, Jilin汪清縣
油汪汪dripping with oil
贾汪区Jiawang district of Xuzhou city 徐州市[Xúzhōushì], Jiangsu賈汪區
汪星人dog (Internet slang)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 汪
The surname 汪 (Wang) means 'vast' or 'deep' and is associated with water.
You can use 汪 to describe a large body of water, for example, '这个湖很汪' (This lake is very deep).
汪 is more often found in written contexts or literature rather than in casual conversation.
