Chinese characters for “xiang”
42 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
xiāng
incense
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4box, case
15 strokescountry, village
3 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5inset, inlay
22 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9fragrant, aromatic
6 strokesmutual, reciprocal
9 strokesside-room, wing
11 strokescountry, village
11 strokesside-room, wing
12 strokesHunan province
12 strokeslight-yellow color
12 strokesfeather cockscomb
12 strokesfragrant, aromatic
15 strokesto aid, to help, to assist
17 strokesto gallop about with the head uplifted
20 strokesinset, inlay
25 strokesto gallop about with the head uplifted
27 strokesSecond tone
xiáng
Third tone
xiǎng
to believe, to wish for
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to make noise, to make sound
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to share
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9rations and pay for soldiers
9 strokesbanquet
12 strokesrations and pay for soldiers
14 strokesdried fish
14 strokesdried fish
19 strokesto make noise, to make sound
20 strokesbanquet
20 strokesFourth tone
xiàng
picture, image, figure
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3towards
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3neck, nape
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4alley, lane
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9elephant
11 strokesalley, lane
12 strokesneck, nape
12 strokeschestnut oak
15 strokesto direct, to guide
17 strokessilkworm
17 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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