King in Chinese
The Chinese word for king is 王 (wáng). The character for king; also a very common surname.
wáng
King
What 王 means.
王 is traditionally explained as three lines for heaven, people and earth, joined by one vertical stroke: the king connects them. The same character appears on the forehead of the tiger in Chinese art.
- 王
- king
Simplified and traditional
王
王
王 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About king in Chinese
How do you write king in Chinese?
King is 王 in Chinese, pronounced wáng. King
How do you pronounce 王?
Say wáng (second tone, rising). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 王 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 王 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 王 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.