HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
往 — to go (in a direction)
- Reading
- wǎng
- Meaning
- to go (in a direction); towards; to
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
往 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is wǎng and it means to go (in a direction); towards; to. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
往 appears in everyday chinese words such as 往 (towards, to), 往往 (often, usually) and 交往 (to associate, to contact).
Chinese words containing 往
Frequently asked questions
What does 往 mean in Chinese?
往 means to go (in a direction); towards; to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 往 read?
往 is read wǎng. Reading it inside real words — 往 and 往往 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 往 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 往 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 往 in a word?
A common word containing 往 is 往 (wǎng) — "towards, to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 往 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 往 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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