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    Expressing the surname 'Wang' with 王 (Wáng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    王 + Given Name

    Explanation

    王 (Wáng) is one of the most common Chinese surnames, meaning 'king' or 'monarch' when used as a regular noun. As a surname, it appears before a given name or title to identify a person.

    Examples

    • 王老师今天没来上课。

      wáng lǎoshī jīntiān méi lái shàngkè.

      Teacher Wang didn't come to class today.

    • 我们班有三个姓王的同学。

      wǒmen bān yǒu sān gè xìng wáng de tóngxué.

      There are three students with the surname Wang in our class.

    • 王先生，请问您预约了吗？

      wáng xiānshēng, qǐngwèn nín yùyuē le ma?

      Mr. Wang, may I ask if you have an appointment?

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