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March 24, 2026
渥wò(wo4)
The character 渥 (wò) primarily means 'to enrich' or 'to moisten.' It is often used in contexts related to adding moisture or richness to something, such as in cooking or agriculture. Additionally, it can refer to the process of dyeing materials, illustrating its connection to transformation through enhancement.
Strokes12Radical氵Frequency#15444DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese agriculture, moisture is crucial for crop growth, making the concept of enriching soil with water a vital part of farming practices. The character 渥 embodies this cultural importance, linking to agricultural richness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big, rich pot of soup (渥) that is being constantly stirred to keep it moist and flavorful. The radical 水 (water) at the bottom suggests its connection to moisture, while the rest of the character looks like a chef pouring rich broth into the pot, reinforcing both the idea of enriching and moistening.
Meanings of 渥
wò(wo4)
1to enrich, to dye; to moisten, to soak
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About 渥
渥Simplified
12Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 渥 with similar-sounding characters. It’s important to use it in contexts involving moisture or enrichment, avoiding the mistake of using it where other verbs like 'to add' (加) might fit better. This character is more formal and is less likely to be used in everyday casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 渥 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, its components offer insights into water-related terms. Students should focus on the radical 水 and how it connects to other characters related to liquids or moisture as they build their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 渥 in contexts where one means 'to add' or 'to mix,' leading to incorrect phrases like 渥盐 (wò yán) instead of using 加盐 (jiā yán) for 'add salt.' Ensure to use 渥 specifically for contexts related to moistening or enriching.
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Pronunciation of 渥
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 屋 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half屋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 渥?
Decomposition of 渥
IDS Structure⿰氵屋
渥Full Character
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氵shui3
left
屋wu1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 渥?
How to say to enrich, to dye; to moisten, to soak in Chinese
“to enrich, to dye; to moisten, to soak” in Chinese is渥wò
The character 渥 (wò) primarily means 'to enrich' or 'to moisten.' It is often used in contexts related to adding moisture or richness to something, such as in cooking or agriculture. Additionally, it can refer to the process of dyeing materials, illustrating its connection to transformation through enhancement.
When to use 渥
Learners often confuse 渥 with similar-sounding characters. It’s important to use it in contexts involving moisture or enrichment, avoiding the mistake of using it where other verbs like 'to add' (加) might fit better. This character is more formal and is less likely to be used in everyday casual conversation.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 渥 in contexts where one means 'to add' or 'to mix,' leading to incorrect phrases like 渥盐 (wò yán) instead of using 加盐 (jiā yán) for 'add salt.' Ensure to use 渥 specifically for contexts related to moistening or enriching.
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渥
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Grammar Patterns of 渥
渥 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
“ 老法华一定在赚大钱, " 赫斯____插了一句.
" Old Fahrway must be making money, " put in Hurstwood.
