Writing
弯 (wān) — how to say "curved" in Chinese
弯
Curved
adjective · verb · noun
Character composition
弯
to bend
Radicals / Keys
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
弯弯的小路
wānwān de xiǎolù
winding path
弯弯的月亮
wānwān de yuèliang
crescent moon
Examples
月亮弯弯像小船。
The moon is curved like a small boat.
这条路很弯。
This road is very curved.
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Frequently asked questions
Curved meaning in Chinese
"curved" in Chinese is 弯 (wān).
Wan meaning Chinese
弯 (wān) means "Curved".
How is 弯 pronounced?
It is pronounced wān (written as wan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "curved" in Chinese characters?
It is written 弯 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 弯?
弯 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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