HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
王 — king, monarch
- Reading
- wáng
- Meaning
- king, monarch
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
王 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is wáng and it means king, monarch. 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.
王 appears in everyday chinese words such as 国王 (king), 王子 (prince) and 王国 (kingdom).
Chinese words containing 王
Frequently asked questions
What does 王 mean in Chinese?
王 means king, monarch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 王 read?
王 is read wáng. Reading it inside real words — 国王 and 王子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 王 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 王 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 王 in a word?
A common word containing 王 is 国王 (guó wáng) — "king". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 王 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 王 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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