HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
望 — to gaze at, to hope, to expect
- Reading
- wàng
- Meaning
- to gaze at, to hope, to expect
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
望 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is wàng and it means to gaze at, to hope, to expect. 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.
望 appears in everyday chinese words such as 望 (gaze at, hope for), 希望 (hope, wish) and 失望 (disappointed, lose hope).
Chinese words containing 望
Frequently asked questions
What does 望 mean in Chinese?
望 means to gaze at, to hope, to expect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 望 read?
望 is read wàng. Reading it inside real words — 望 and 希望 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 望 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 望 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 望 in a word?
A common word containing 望 is 望 (wàng) — "gaze at, hope for". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 望 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 望 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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