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

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

The Chinese character 象 (xiàng) means "Elephant". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 豕.

Q: How do you write 象 stroke by stroke?

象 has 11 strokes. The radical is 豕. 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 象 and 豙?

象 (xiàng) and 豙 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 象?

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

Q: What common words use 象?

Common words containing 象 include: 大象 (dà xiàng) — Elephant; 现象 (xiàn xiàng) — phenomenon; 印象 (yìn xiàng) — impression.

How to Write 象

The character 象 (xiàng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豕 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

象 is pronounced xiàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Elephant.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 象 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 象

大象 dà xiàng

Elephant

现象 xiàn xiàng

phenomenon

印象 yìn xiàng

impression

Example Sentences

大象的鼻子很长。

dà xiàng de bí zi hěn zhǎng

The elephant's trunk is very long.

这是一个自然现象。

zhè shì yí gè zì rán xiàn xiàng

This is a natural phenomenon.

你对他的印象好吗？

nǐ duì tā de yìn xiàng hǎo ma

Do you have a good impression of him?

Similar Characters

豙 yì

豚 tún

豢 huàn

Practice Writing 象 (xiàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 象

What does 象 (xiàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 象 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 象 and 豙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 象?

What common words use 象?

How to Write 象 (xiàng)