Definitions

wàng (adjective) prosperous; flourishing
wàng (adjective) blooming; thriving

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "旺" is structured from the components 日, representing the sun, and 王, which primarily serves a phonetic function while also echoing associations of authority and prominence. Etymologically, it originally denoted the sun's radiance or intense brightness, with this concrete reference to light gradually extending to abstract concepts of flourishing and prosperity. Over time, its meaning shifted from describing literal luminosity to encompassing states of vigor, abundance, and good fortune, as seen in its application within words like 旺盛 (vigorous) and 兴旺 (prosperous), marking a transition from a specific physical attribute to broader metaphorical applications.

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这家店生意很

Zhè jiā diàn shēngyi hěn wàng.

This shop's business is very booming.

现在是旅游季。

Xiànzài shì lǚyóu wàngjì.

It is now the peak tourist season.

孩子们精力很盛。

Háizimen jīnglì hěn wàngshèng.

The children are very energetic.

祝愿祖国繁荣兴

Zhùyuàn zǔguó fánróng xīngwàng.

Wish the motherland prosperous and thriving.

炉子里的火烧得正

Lúzi lǐ de huǒ shāo de zhèng wàng.

The fire in the stove is burning fiercely.

这个商场人气非常

Zhè gè shāngchǎng rénqì fēicháng wàng.

This shopping mall is very popular.

这款新产品正在销。

Zhè kuǎn xīn chǎnpǐn zhèngzài wàngxiāo.

This new product is selling well.

经济持续盛增长让人振奋。

Jīngjì chíxù wàngshèng zēngzhǎng ràng rén zhènfèn.

The sustained vigorous economic growth is exhilarating.