翔 (xiáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 翔 (xiáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 翔 (xiáng) means "soar; hover". with 12 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 翔 stroke by stroke?

翔 has 12 strokes. The radical is 羽. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 翔 and 翁?

翔 (xiáng) and 翁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 翔?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 羽. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 翔?

Common words containing 翔 include: 飞翔 (fēi xiáng) — to fly / to soar; 滑翔 (huá xiáng) — glide; soar; 翱翔 (áo xiáng) — soar; hover.

How to Write 翔

The character 翔 (xiáng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 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

翔 is pronounced xiáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means soar; hover.

Common Words with 翔

飞翔 fēi xiáng

to fly / to soar

滑翔 huá xiáng

glide; soar

翱翔 áo xiáng

soar; hover

Example Sentences

雄鹰在天空飞翔。

xióng yīng zài tiān kōng fēi xiáng

The eagle flies in the sky.

他喜欢玩滑翔伞。

tā xǐ huān wán huá xiáng sǎn

He likes paragliding.

梦想让我们翱翔。

mèng xiǎng ràng wǒ men áo xiáng

Dreams let us soar.

Similar Characters

翁 wēng

翅 chì

翊 yì

Practice Writing 翔 (xiáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翔

What does 翔 (xiáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 翔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 翔 and 翁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 翔?

What common words use 翔?

How to Write 翔 (xiáng)