像 (xiàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 像 (xiàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 像 (xiàng) means "to resemble; like; image; statue". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 像 stroke by stroke?

像 has 13 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 像 and 偃?

像 (xiàng) and 偃 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 像?

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

Q: What common words use 像?

Common words containing 像 include: 好像 (hǎo xiàng) — seem; like; as if; 像章 (xiàng zhāng) — badge (with a portrait); 录像 (lù xiàng) — To record a video; video recording.

How to Write 像

The character 像 (xiàng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

像 is pronounced xiàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to resemble; like; image; statue.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 像 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 像

好像 hǎo xiàng

seem; like; as if

像章 xiàng zhāng

badge (with a portrait)

录像 lù xiàng

To record a video; video recording

Example Sentences

他好像生病了。

tā hǎo xiàng shēng bìng le

He seems to be sick.

他胸前戴着一枚像章。

tā xiōng qián dài zhe yī méi xiàng zhāng

He is wearing a badge on his chest.

我们正在看录像。

wǒ men zhèng zài kàn lù xiàng

We are watching a video.

Similar Characters

偃 yǎn

假 jiǎ

偈 jì

Practice Writing 像 (xiàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 像

What does 像 (xiàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 像 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 像 and 偃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 像?

What common words use 像?

How to Write 像 (xiàng)