往 (wǎng) — how to say "(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past" in Chinese

(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past

Radicals / Keys

Step

#60 · chì · 3 strokes

Examples

从门口右边走就到了。

From the entrance, go right and you'll arrive.

左边走

Go left.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 往 (wǎng) — (preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past

[wǎng-] Wally the Wizard 🧙‍♂️ is standing in his tower, casting spells. He waves his wand and magically creates a path marked with the character 往, pointing toward a mysterious land in the past. "Always journey toward the unknown," chants Wally, as the path of 往 gleams brightly in front of him.

Frequently asked questions

What does 往 mean in English?

往 (wǎng) means "(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past".

How is 往 pronounced?

It is pronounced wǎng (written as wang). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past" in Chinese characters?

It is written 往.

What HSK level is 往?

往 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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