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向 (xiàng)

Meaning:

towards, direction; surname Xiang

HSK 2

Pinyin: xiàng

Strokes: 6

Radical: 向

How to Write 向 - undefined Strokes

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About "向" in Chinese

The Chinese character 向 (xiàng) means "towards, direction; surname Xiang". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 向 include: 一向, 偏向, 内向.

📚 Words and Phrases with 向

Common words containing this character

一向 yi1 xiang4

a period of time in the recent past

偏向 pian1 xiang4

partial towards sth

内向 nei4 xiang4

reserved (personality)

全向 quan2 xiang4

in all directions

切向 qie1 xiang4

tangent direction

刘向 Liu2 Xiang4

Liu Xiang (77-6 BC), Han Dynasty scholar and author

动向 dong4 xiang4

trend; tendency

去向 qu4 xiang4

direction in which sb or sth has gone; whereabouts

反向 fan3 xiang4

opposite direction

取向 qu3 xiang4

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words, chinese_names_vocabulary.json

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "向"?: The pinyin is xiàng
How many strokes does "向" have?: It has N/A strokes
What does "向" mean?: towards, direction; surname Xiang
What is the radical of "向"?: The radical is "向"