Everyday characterPicture

王

wáng

king

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How it is built

Three lines joined by one: the ruler who connects heaven, people and earth

Picture Learned as one picture.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

王 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 王 13

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 3

  • 国王guówángking
  • 王子wángzǐprince
  • 王朝wángcháodynasty; royal court

Sentences 0

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