wǎng
net; network
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我在网上买了一本书。
wǒ zài wǎng shàng mǎi le yī běn shū.
I bought a book online.
他正在用电脑上网。
tā zhèng zài yòng diàn nǎo shàng wǎng.
He is using a computer to surf the Internet.
这个网站很有趣。
zhè ge wǎng zhàn hěn yǒu qù.
This website is very interesting.
网络 (wǎng luò)
network
互联网 (hù lián wǎng)
internet
线 (xiàn)
line
点 (diǎn)
point
The Chinese character 网 (wǎng) for "net" is a pictograph that depicts a net used for fishing or hunting. The character is composed of two parts: the radical 糸 (mì), which represents silk or thread, and the phonetic component 网 (wǎng), which represents the sound of the character. The character 网 has been used in Chinese writing for over 3,000 years and has a rich history and cultural significance. In ancient China, nets were used for a variety of purposes, including fishing, hunting, and trapping animals. Nets were also used as symbols of protection and security, and were often hung in doorways and windows to ward off evil spirits. Today, the character 网 is still used in its original sense of "net," but it has also taken on a number of new meanings. For example, 网 can be used to refer to the Internet, a network of computers that allows people to communicate and share information. 网 can also be used to refer to a network of people or organizations that work together to achieve a common goal.
