望 (wàng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Hope and Expectation

X + 望

In words about hope and expectation, 望 (wàng) points to a desired future outcome.

HSK 2

Looking or Observing

X + 望

In words about looking or observing, 望 (wàng) refers to directing one's gaze.

HSK 5

kàn看

wàng望

call on; visit

HSK 6

zhǎn展

wàng望

look into the distance

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

yǎng仰

wàng望

look up at

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tiào眺

wàng望

overlook

Disappointment and Despair

X + 望

In words about disappointment or loss of hope, 望 (wàng) indicates a negative emotional state.

HSK 4

shī失

wàng望

disappointed

HSK 6

jué绝

wàng望

give up all hope; despair

望 (wàng): To look into the distance — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 望

Stroke Order Diagrams 望

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 望

How to Use 望

Hope and Expectation

HSK Vocabulary: 望

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 6

Same Sound

Same Radical

Looking or Observing

Disappointment and Despair

Commonly Confused

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 6

Same Sound

Same Radical