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往 Stroke Order — How to Write 往

Stroke Order

往 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.

往 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 往:彳王

往 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 王 indicates the sound.

Radical: 彳 + 5 more strokes

往 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wǎng

Meanings of 往 in Chinese

1

wǎng往

To go; to proceed; to head towards.
面对困难，我们要勇往直前。
Facing difficulties, we must advance bravely.
Past; former; in the past (e.g., referring to previous times or events).
即使挑战重重，他仍然一如既往地努力工作。
Even with numerous challenges, he still works hard as always.
In this specific, less common usage, '往' (wǎng) can mean to gaze or look towards something, often implying a sense of direction or contemplation, similar to the verb '望' (wàng).
他往窗外凝视，思绪飞遥
He gazed out the window, his thoughts drifting far.

Common Words and Phrases with 往

1
wǎng往cháng常
as one used to do formerly; habitually in the past
他往常这个时候已经在办公室了。
He is usually in the office by this time.
2
wǎng往fǎn返
To go there and back; a round trip.
他每天往返于家和图书馆之间。
He travels back and forth between home and the library every day.
3
wǎng往fù复
to move back and forth; to reciprocate; to go to and fro
钟摆往复摆动，显示着时间的流逝。
The pendulum swings back and forth, showing the passage of time.
4
wǎng往gǔ古
in ancient times
往古之人，常常通过观察星辰来预测季节变化
In ancient times, people often predicted seasonal changes by observing the stars.
5
wǎng往huán还
contact; intercourse; dealings
这条小路是村民们日常往还的必经之路
This small path is the essential route for villagers' daily comings and goings.
6
wǎng往hòu后
from now on; in the future
往后，我们每天早上一起跑步吧。
From now on, let's run together every morning.
7
wǎng往jì迹
past events
老屋的墙壁上留下了岁月的往迹。
The walls of the old house bear the traces of time.
8
wǎng往lái来
To come and go; social dealings or interaction.
公园里，人们在林荫道上悠闲地往来散步。
In the park, people leisurely stroll back and forth on the shaded paths.
9
wǎng往liǎn脸shàng上mǒ抹hēi黑
To disgrace someone or make them lose face.
他在聚会上喝醉后大吵大闹，真是给公司往脸上抹黑。
He got drunk and made a scene at the party, really bringing shame upon the company.
10
wǎng往ní泥lǐ里cǎi踩
To drag someone through the mud.
小王最近工作不顺，领导不帮他还总在同事面前往泥里踩，让他感觉很委屈。
Xiao Wang's work hasn't been going smoothly lately. Instead of helping him, his boss always disparages him in front of colleagues, which makes him feel very wronged.
11
wǎng往nián年
in former years; previous years
今年的草莓收成比往年好。
This year's strawberry harvest is better than in previous years.
12
wǎng往rì日
former days; in bygone days
往日我们在这里度过了许多欢乐的时光。
In the old days, we spent many joyful times here.
13
wǎng往shí时
in the past
往时，我们常常在这里玩耍，多么无忧无虑啊
In former days, we often played here, how carefree it was.
14
wǎng往shì事
past events or things from the past
我们常常回忆起儿时的往事。
We often recall the events of our childhood.
15
wǎng往suì岁
in former years
往岁，这里的冬天总是特别寒冷，孩子们喜欢在结冰的湖面上玩耍
In past years, winters here were always exceptionally cold, and children loved to play on the frozen lake.
16
wǎng往wǎng往
often; frequently
成功往往需要付出巨大的努力。
Success often requires great effort.

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Questions about 往

What does 往 mean in Chinese?

往 (wǎng) means “To go” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 往?

往 is pronounced wǎng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 往 have?

往 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 往?

往 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 往?

The radical of 往 is 彳, and 往 is a phono-semantic compound.