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辋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
wǎngtire; wheel rimg, 12 strokes, radical 车, Very Hard
wǎngwheel bandunknown, 12 strokes, radical 车, Very Hard
wǎng(wang3) T3
  1. 1tire; wheel rim
  2. 2wheel band
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March 24, 2026
(輞)wǎng(wang3)

The character 辋 (wǎng) refers to the rim or band of a wheel, particularly in the context of vehicles. It is often used in discussions about tires and wheel structures, emphasizing the importance of the wheel's outer part that holds the tire in place.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the quality of a vehicle's wheels is often associated with safety and reliability, making the understanding of terms like 辋 significant for discussions about transportation and travel.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'ring' (the shape of a wheel rim) that 'wants' (sounds like 'wang') to roll smoothly. Visualize a tire struggling to stay on a rim that is not perfectly circular, reminding you that 辋 is all about keeping things round and rolling.

Meanings of 辋

wǎng(wang3)
1tire; wheel rim
2wheel band
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About 辋

Simplified
Traditional
12Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 辋

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'ring' (the shape of a wheel rim) that 'wants' (sounds like 'wang') to roll smoothly. Visualize a tire struggling to stay on a rim that is not perfectly circular, reminding you that 辋 is all about keeping things round and rolling.

Usage Notes

辋 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more relevant in technical contexts involving vehicles. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the third tone can easily be confused with other similar-sounding characters. It often appears in conjunction with characters related to vehicles or machinery.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its application within technical discussions about transportation. Connecting it to HSK Level 3 and 4 vocabulary related to vehicles can help reinforce understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the quality of a vehicle's wheels is often associated with safety and reliability, making the understanding of terms like 辋 significant for discussions about transportation and travel.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辋 with other similar characters due to its uncommon usage. For example, they might mistakenly use it to refer to 'wheel' in general instead of its specific meaning as 'rim.' Instead, use 轮 (lún) for 'wheel.'

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Pronunciation of 辋

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Etymology of 辋

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 辋

IDS Structure⿰车罔
Full Character
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Che1
left
wang3
right
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Cultural Notes for 辋

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the quality of a vehicle's wheels is often associated with safety and reliability, making the understanding of terms like 辋 significant for discussions about transportation and travel.

Word Family of 辋

Words Containing This Character1
wǎngtire
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Compound Meaning

What does 辋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 辋

It means 'rim' or 'band of a wheel,' often used when discussing tires.