娲 (wā) - Wa — refers to Nüwa, the mother goddess

娲Tone 1

wā ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

娲 · wā

Wa — refers to Nüwa, the mother goddess in Chinese mythology who created humanity and mended the heavens.

Wa — refers to Nüwa, the mother goddess

Usage highlights

NüwaNüwa mends the heavensNüwa creates humanityNüwa TempleNüwa PalaceNüwa culture

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Nüwa is a creator goddess in Chinese mythology (女娲).
  • The legend of Nüwa mending the heavens (女娲补天).
  • Nüwa created humans from yellow earth (女娲造人).
  • Temples dedicated to Nüwa (女娲庙).

Collocations

  • Nüwa(女娲)
  • Nüwa mends the heavens(女娲补天)
  • Nüwa creates humanity(女娲造人)
  • Nüwa Temple(女娲庙)
  • Nüwa Palace(女娲宫)
  • Nüwa culture(女娲文化)

Idioms

  • Nüwa Mends the Heavens(女娲补天)
  • Nüwa Creates Humanity(女娲造人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Nüwa is a central figure in Chinese creation myths, credited with creating humanity and restoring the cosmic order.
  • She is often depicted as a serpent from the waist down, symbolizing her connection to earth and fertility.
  • The character 娲 is almost exclusively used in reference to the goddess Nüwa.

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