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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辋wǎngtire; wheel rimg, 12 strokes, radical 车
辋wǎngwheel bandunknown, 12 strokes, radical 车
wǎng(wang3)wang T3
  1. 1tire; wheel rim
  2. 2wheel band
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March 24, 2026

辋(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.

Strokes12Radical车
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

辋Simplified
輞Traditional
12Strokes
车Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 辋

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

Semantic (meaning)车
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Phonetic (sound)罔
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Origin

辋 = 车 + 罔. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 辋

IDS Structure⿰车罔
辋Full character
=
车Che1
left
罔wang3
right
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Parts

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How to say tire; wheel rim in Chinese

“tire; wheel rim” in Chinese is辋wǎng

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.

When to use 辋

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 辋

Words containing this character1
辋wǎngtire輞

Frequently asked questions about 辋

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

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