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Pronunciation: wáng/wàng
Meaning:
wáng: king
wàng: to govern
Etymology:
Various theories:
1) Pictogram of a crown.
2) One 一 who connects heaven, humanity, and earth 三. (associative compound).

Traditional character: 王 (the same)

Found in:
Wang Wei ▪ 王维

Word of the day on: 08.10.08

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