王 (wáng) - King & monarch

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wáng ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 王

万响

王 · wáng

King;

monarch;

ruler;

royal;

a surname;

the best or strongest of its kind.

Kingmonarchruler

Usage highlights

KingPrinceQueenRoyal familyChess kingOverlord

Synonyms

  • 君— monarch; sovereign
  • 皇— emperor
  • 帝— emperor

Antonyms

  • 臣— subject; minister
  • 民— common people
  • 仆— servant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The king (国王) rules the kingdom.
  • Wang is a common Chinese surname (王).
  • He is the king of chess (棋王).
  • This is a royal palace (王宫).

Collocations

  • King(国王)
  • Prince(王子)
  • Queen(女王)
  • Royal family(王室)
  • Chess king(棋王)
  • Overlord(霸王)

Idioms

  • The king's law is like an iron rule(王法如铁)
  • To act like a king(称王称霸)
  • The king returns(王者归来)
  • The king's way(王道)
  • To rebel and become king(占山为王)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking first in population.
  • Historically denotes sovereignty and supreme authority in Chinese political philosophy.
  • In board games like chess, represents the most important piece that must be protected.

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