往
wǎng
(preposition) toward, in the direction of...; past
忘 (wàng) — how to say "to forget" in Chinese
Measure word: 个 (gè)
忘
To forget
verb
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
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Synonyms
Collocations
别忘了
bié wàng le
don't forget
Examples
他常常忘记别人的名字。
He often forgets other people's names.
别忘了书。
Don't forget the book.
Mnemonic
[wàng-] Wanda was carrying a birthday cake to her friend's party, but she met a talking cat and got so absorbed in chatting that she completely 忘 about the cake. 🎂🐱 The cake stayed on the bench, and Wanda arrived at the party empty-handed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to forget" in Chinese?
"to forget" in Chinese is 忘 (wàng).
What does 忘 mean in English?
忘 (wàng) means "To forget".
How is 忘 pronounced?
It is pronounced wàng (written as wang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to forget" in Chinese characters?
It is written 忘.
What HSK 3.0 level is 忘?
忘 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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Grammar with 忘
千万 — don't, whatever you do
千万 (qiānwàn) + (别 (bié) / 不 (bù)) + Verb
几乎 — nearly, almost
Subj. + 几乎 (jīhū) + Verb/Adj.
再三 — over and over again
再三 (zàisān) + Verb Phrase
那个 — filler word “um”
⋯⋯那个 (nèige)⋯⋯
可 — emphatic “really”
Subj. + 可 (kě) + Verb / Adj. (+ 了 (le))
差点 — almost
Subj. + 差点 (chàdiǎn) + Predicate