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March 24, 2026
娃wá(wa2)
The character 娃 (wá) primarily means 'baby' or 'doll.' It is often used in contexts related to children or to describe something cute and playful, such as a pretty girl. This character is commonly found in compound words related to childhood and innocence.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dolls (娃娃) often symbolize childhood innocence and are used in various traditions. For example, during celebrations like the Spring Festival, parents may give dolls to their children as gifts to wish for good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cute '娃娃' (wáwá) doll that looks like a baby. The character 娃 has a '女' (nǚ) radical on the left, which indicates its relation to femininity and children, while the right part '娃' sounds like 'wá,' reminding you of the playful sounds of babies.
Meanings of 娃
wá(wa2)
1baby
2doll
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About 娃
娃Simplified
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名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
娃 (wá) vs 孩子 (háizi) — use 娃 for a more affectionate or playful connotation, while 孩子 is a more general term for 'child.'
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cute '娃娃' (wáwá) doll that looks like a baby. The character 娃 has a '女' (nǚ) radical on the left, which indicates its relation to femininity and children, while the right part '娃' sounds like 'wá,' reminding you of the playful sounds of babies.
Usage Notes
Learners may confuse 娃 with similar-sounding words like '华' (huá), which means 'splendid.' This word is informal, often used in everyday conversation, and can appear in phrases like '娃娃车' (wáwá chē) meaning 'baby carriage.' Pay attention to the pronunciation to avoid mixing it up with other tones.
HSK Study Tips
Although 娃 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with HSK Level 1 words like '小' (xiǎo) meaning 'small' and '大' (dà) meaning 'big.' Students should focus on using 娃 in simple phrases about children or family.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dolls (娃娃) often symbolize childhood innocence and are used in various traditions. For example, during celebrations like the Spring Festival, parents may give dolls to their children as gifts to wish for good fortune.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 娃 as '娃娃' (wáwá) when they mean to use it in a more formal context. Remember, 娃 can stand alone, but '娃娃' specifically refers to a doll.
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Grammar Patterns of 娃
娃 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他是伊____最深恶痛绝的那种人中的典型。
He was the quintessence of all that Eva most deeply loathed.
Example Sentences for 娃 (10)
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他是伊娃最深恶痛绝的那种人中的典型。
tā shì yī wá zuì shēn è tòng jué de nà zhǒng rén zhōng de diǎn xíng。
He was the quintessence of all that Eva most deeply loathed.
2
诺娃女士拥有一副美妙动听的好嗓音，对此她深以为豪。
nuò wá nǚ shì yōng yǒu yī fù měi miào dòng tīng de hǎo sǎng yīn， ， duì cǐ tā shēn yǐ wéi。
Ms Nova is the proud possessor of a truly incredible voice.
3
伊娃的声音里可能会有一丝羡慕吗？
yī wá de shēng yīn lǐ kě néng huì yǒu yī sī xiàn mù ma？
Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in Eva's voice?
4
“你想吃什么？”——“我吃什么都行，伊娃。”
“ “ nǐ xiǎng chī shí？”——“ mó ？”——“ wǒ chī shí mó， dū háng。”
"What would you like to eat?" — "Anything'll do me, Eva."
5
谢纳托罗娃女士对市场经济学有一种天生的敏感。
xiè nà tuō luó wá nǚ shì duì shì cháng jīng jì xué yǒu yī zhǒng tiān shēng de mǐn gǎn。
Ms Senatorova showed an instinctive feel for market economics.
6
伊娃对他的盲目信任让他感到宽慰。
yī wá duì tā de máng mù xìn rèn ràng tā gǎn dào kuān wèi。
He found comfort in Eva's blind faith in him.
7
在决赛中，三号种子选手卡普里亚蒂击败了凯特林娜·马莉娃。
zài jué sài zhōng， ， sān hào zhǒng zǐ xuǎn shǒu kǎ pǔ lǐ yà dì jī bài le kǎi tè lín· nà · mǎ。
In the final Capriati, the third seed, defeated Katerina Maleeva.
8
喂, 伊娃, 你的东西都点过了 吗 ?
wèi, , yī, wá , nǐ de dōng xī dū diǎn guò?
Now, Eva , have you kept count of your things?
9
伊娃站了起来，眼睛里燃烧着愤怒。
yī wá zhàn le qǐ lái， ， yǎn jīng lǐ rán shāo zháo fèn。
Eva stood up and indignation blazed in her eyes.
10
伊娃作证称看见过赫恩登持枪站在楼梯上。
yī wá zuò zhèng chēng kàn jiàn guò hè ēn dēng chí qiāng zhàn zài lóu tī shàng。
Eva testified to having seen Herndon with his gun on the stairs.
Cultural Notes for 娃
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, dolls (娃娃) often symbolize childhood innocence and are used in various traditions. For example, during celebrations like the Spring Festival, parents may give dolls to their children as gifts to wish for good fortune.
Word Family of 娃
Words Containing This Character13
娃娃wáwababy
娃wábaby
伊娃Eva (name)
洋娃娃doll (of Western appearance)
夏娃Eve (in Protestant versions of the Bible) (from Hebrew Ḥawwāh, probably via Cantonese 夏娃 {Haa6waa1})
