王 Stroke Order — How to Write 王
王 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
王 Radical and Character Components
王 is an ideographic compound. A man 十 bridging heaven and earth (both 一).
Radical: 王
王 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wáng
- wàng
Meanings of 王 in Chinese
1
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.
2
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.
Common Words and Phrases with 王
1
Wangba (王八) literally means 'tortoise' or 'turtle', but is often used as a derogatory term for a cuckold or scoundrel.
那个池塘里有一只很大的王八。
There is a very big turtle in that pond.
2
rule by justice and rule by force
那位艺术家在创作中展现出王霸之气，其作品风格独特，影响力深远。
That artist displayed a commanding presence in their creations; their work had a unique style and profound influence.
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4
crown prince; heir apparent to the throne
王储在一次公开演讲中强调了文化保护的重要性。
The Crown Prince emphasized the importance of cultural preservation in a public speech.
5
The kingly way or benevolent government, emphasizing rule by righteousness and kindness.
这位老师的教育理念是，以启发和引导代替强制，这才是真正的王道。
This teacher's educational philosophy is that inspiration and guidance rather than coercion is the true kingly way.
6
royal law; imperial law; the law of the land
即便是小孩子玩耍，也有自己的王法，不能乱来。
Even when children play, they have their own rules of conduct, and they cannot act carelessly.
7
a prince's residence or mansion
这座宏伟的建筑曾是一座古老的王府，如今已对外开放供游客参观。
This magnificent building was once an ancient princely mansion, and is now open to visitors.
8
princes and dukes; high-ranking nobility
在古老的传说中，王公贵族们经常举办盛大的宴会和狩猎活动。
In ancient legends, princes and dukes often held grand banquets and hunting events.
9
a royal or imperial palace
这座王宫拥有悠久的历史和精美的建筑。
This royal palace has a long history and exquisite architecture.
10
A royal or imperial crown, a headwear symbolizing a monarch's status and power.
公主戴上了镶满宝石的王冠，显得更加美丽动人。
The princess put on the jeweled crown, looking even more beautiful and charming.
11
A country ruled by a king or queen; also, a domain or realm characterized by a particular feature or activity.
图书馆是知识的王国，每一本书都蕴含着宝藏。
The library is a kingdom of knowledge, every book contains treasures.
12
Princes and marquises; high-ranking nobility
在古代的传说中，英雄常被描述为超越凡人，甚至能与王侯并肩。
In ancient legends, heroes are often depicted as surpassing ordinary mortals, even standing shoulder to shoulder with princes and marquises.
13
A queen, or the wife of a king.
在童话故事里，善良的王后受到了人们的尊敬
In fairy tales, the kind queen was respected by the people.
14
Royal jelly is a highly nutritious substance secreted by the pharyngeal glands of honeybees, used to feed very young larvae in a bee colony and all queen larvae.
很多消费者相信王浆对身体有益。
Many consumers believe royal jelly is beneficial for health.
15
a single man or a bachelor
他都三十好几了，还是个王老五，真替他着急。
He's well into his thirties and still a bachelor, I'm really worried about him.
16
Queen Mother of the West
在神话传说中，王母娘娘掌管着天界的蟠桃园，园中的仙桃能使人长生不老。
In myths and legends, the Queen Mother of the West oversees the Heavenly Peach Garden, where the immortal peaches can grant eternal life.
More words with 王
- jūn君wáng王Monarch; emperor.
- bà霸wáng王Overlord, Hegemon
- jìn晋wáng王Prince of Jin
- mó魔wáng王Demon King
- qín勤wáng王Defend the emperor, Come to the emperor's aid
- quán拳wáng王a boxing champion
- yǐ蚁wáng王Ant King
- dì帝wáng王Emperor; monarch; sovereign.
- yán阎luó罗wáng王King Yama, Yama
- zào灶wáng王yé爷Kitchen god
- fēng蜂wáng王queen bee
- shòu兽wáng王Beast King, Beastmaster
- bì必rán然wáng王guó国Realm of Necessity
- jīng荆wén文wáng王King Wen of Chu State
- luò骆bīn宾wáng王Luo Binwang
- míng冥wáng王xīng星Pluto
- xiào孝chéng成wáng王King Xiaocheng
- xú徐yǎn偃wáng王King Yan of Xu, Xu Yan Wang
- yán阎wáng王zhàng账A fatal debt, An unavoidable reckoning
- guó国wáng王king
Idioms with 王
- wáng王bā八gāo羔zi子A despicable scoundrel
- wáng王hóu侯jiàng将xiàng相high-ranking officials and aristocrats
- wáng王sūn孙gōng公zǐ子young men from noble families
- bà霸wáng王bié别jī姬hero's tragic end and sorrowful separation
- bà霸wáng王fēng风yuè月treat refined matters with a crude attitude
- bà霸wáng王zhī之zī资capital for hegemony
- bài败kòu寇chéng成wáng王Losers are bandits, winners are kings
- chēng称wáng王chēng称bà霸dominate as a despot
- chéng成wáng王bài败kòu寇victors become kings, vanquished become bandits
- dǎ打chū出wáng王pái牌play one's trump card
- dì帝wáng王jiàng将xiàng相emperors, kings, generals, and ministers
- dú独lì立wáng王guó国An entity operating with excessive autonomy
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Open the tool →Questions about 王
What does 王 mean in Chinese?
王 (wáng) means “Great” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 王?
王 has 2 pronunciations: wáng, wàng.
How many strokes does 王 have?
王 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 王?
王 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 王?
The radical of 王 is 王, and 王 is an ideographic compound.