How to Write 相
The character 相 (xiāng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
相 is pronounced xiāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means each other / appearance / phase.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: xiāng, xiàng.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 相 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 相
Example Sentences
我相信只要坚持下去，梦想总会实现。
wǒ xiāng xìn zhǐ yào jiān chí xià qù mèng xiǎng zǒng huì shí xiàn
I believe that as long as we persevere, dreams will eventually come true.
这两支球队的实力相当，比赛非常精彩。
zhè liǎng zhī qiú duì de shí lì xiāng dāng bǐ sài fēi cháng jīng cǎi
The two teams are evenly matched, and the game is very exciting.
他长得相貌堂堂，给人留下了深刻印象。
tā zhǎng dé xiàng mào táng táng gěi rén liú xià le shēn kè yìn xiàng
He is very handsome and dignified, leaving a deep impression.
诸葛亮是三国时期著名的丞相。
zhū gě liàng shì sān guó shí qī zhù míng de chéng xiàng
Zhuge Liang was a famous prime minister during the Three Kingdoms period.
Practice Writing 相 (xiāng)
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