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魍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
魍wǎngdemon, mountain spiritx, 17 strokes, radical 鬼
魍wǎngelfunknown, 17 strokes, radical 鬼
魍wǎngspriteunknown, 17 strokes, radical 鬼
wǎng(wang3) T3
  1. 1demon, mountain spirit
  2. 2elf
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March 24, 2026

魍wǎng(wang3)

The character 魍 (wǎng) refers to supernatural beings such as demons or spirits, often associated with the mountains or wilderness. It is used in contexts relating to folklore, mythology, and the supernatural, highlighting the mysterious and sometimes malevolent aspects of these entities.

Strokes17Radical鬼
Cultural Note

In Chinese folklore, 魍 often refers to spirits that inhabit remote natural areas, reflecting the cultural belief in the presence of supernatural forces in nature. These spirits are sometimes seen as protectors of the mountains and forests.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'wong' (wǎng) spirit lurking in the mountains, surrounded by mist. The radical 魊 (fish) suggests something ethereal and elusive, while the character itself evokes a sense of fear or intrigue, reminiscent of ghost stories told around a campfire.

Meanings of 魍

wǎng(wang3)
1demon, mountain spirit
2elf
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About 魍

魍Simplified
17Strokes
鬼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 魍

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in literary or mythological contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; it is often used in conjunction with terms for 'ghost' (鬼) or 'spirit' (灵).

HSK Study Tips

While 魍 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other words related to mythology and folklore. Students at this level should focus on understanding its usage within stories and cultural discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 魍 with 鬼 (guǐ), leading to incorrect interpretations in contexts discussing spirits. Remember that 魍 is specific to mountain spirits and demons, while 鬼 refers broadly to ghosts.

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Etymology of 魍

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

demon

Semantic (meaning)鬼
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Phonetic (sound)罔
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Origin

魍 = 鬼 + 罔. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 魍

IDS Structure⿺鬼罔
魍Full Character
=
鬼gui3
enclosing
罔wang3
inner
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Parts

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How to say demon, mountain spirit in Chinese

“demon, mountain spirit” in Chinese is魍wǎng

The character 魍 (wǎng) refers to supernatural beings such as demons or spirits, often associated with the mountains or wilderness. It is used in contexts relating to folklore, mythology, and the supernatural, highlighting the mysterious and sometimes malevolent aspects of these entities.

When to use 魍

This character is typically used in literary or mythological contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; it is often used in conjunction with terms for 'ghost' (鬼) or 'spirit' (灵).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 魍 with 鬼 (guǐ), leading to incorrect interpretations in contexts discussing spirits. Remember that 魍 is specific to mountain spirits and demons, while 鬼 refers broadly to ghosts.

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Word Family of 魍

Words Containing This Character3
魍wǎngelf
魍魉sprites and goblins魍魎
魑魅魍魉demons and monsters (idiom)魑魅魍魎
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Words with 魍

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魍

While 魍 refers specifically to mountain spirits or demons, 鬼 generally denotes ghosts or spirits of the dead. 魍 is more related to nature, whereas 鬼 has a broader, more general meaning.

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