Common Meanings
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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.