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Everyday characterSound

望

wàng

hope; look into the distance

Frequency
#326Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

亡wángdie; fleeSound月moon; monthMeaning王kingShape望hope; look into the distance

亡 wáng gives the sound; looking at the moon (月)

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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  1. 1
    一oneShape土earthShape王king
  2. 2
    亡wángdie; fleeSound月moon; monthMeaning王kingShape望hope; look into the distance

Words 1

  • 希望xīwànghopeHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 1

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