Common Meanings
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wáng王
A title for the monarch or ruler of a kingdom, still used in some countries today.
在童话故事里，王子和公主总是幸福地生活在一起。
In fairy tales, princes and princesses always live happily ever after.
In ancient China, the highest title of nobility below that of an emperor; a prince or a duke.
旧时，王公贵族们常常拥有广阔的领地。
In old times, princes and nobles often owned vast territories.
Leader or chief of a group or type; also refers to something that is supreme or best in its category, like an 'ace'.
他是我们队的王牌选手，总能在关键时刻得分。
He is the ace player of our team, always able to score at critical moments.
Great; eldest (used in terms like 'grandfather' and 'grandmother' to denote the most senior family member).
我的王母是一位慈祥的老人。
My grandmother is a kind elder.
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wàng王
To rule as a king, often implying benevolent and righteous governance over a realm or nation.
智者以德服人，方能王天下
A wise person, by winning people's hearts with virtue, can then rule the land.