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往往

wǎngwǎng

often

A person reaching for an umbrella
Memory picture

Character

往 wǎng

Strokes
8
Radical
彳 — to step with the left foot
How it's built
Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound

Example phrases

  • 他往往迟到。 Tā wǎngwǎng chídào. He often arrives late.
  • 周末往往忙。 Zhōumò wǎngwǎng máng. Weekends are often busy.
  • 孩子往往爱玩。 Háizi wǎngwǎng ài wán. Children often love to play.

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