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像 (xiàng)

Meaning:

picture, image, figure; to resemble

HSK 3

Frequency: #437

Pinyin: xiàng

Strokes: 13

Radical: 亻

How to Write 像 - 13 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "像" in Chinese

The Chinese character 像 (xiàng) means "picture, image, figure; to resemble". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 像 include: 人像, 佛像, 倒像.

📚 Words and Phrases with 像

Common words containing this character

人像 ren2 xiang4

likeness of a person (sketch, photo, sculpture etc)

佛像 fo2 xiang4

倒像 dao4 xiang4

(optics) inverted image

偶像 ou3 xiang4

像元 xiang4 yuan2

pixel (remote sensing imagery)

像差 xiang4 cha1

(optics) aberration

哪像 na3 xiang4

图像 tu2 xiang4

image; picture; graphic

坐像 zuo4 xiang4

seated image (of a Buddha or saint)

塑像 su4 xiang4

to sculpt or mold a statue (by shaping a pliable material such as clay, plaster or wax, which may later be cast in metal – as distinct from carving in stone or wood)

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: person

Semantic component: 亻

Phonetic component: 象

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "像"?: The pinyin is xiàng
How many strokes does "像" have?: It has 13 strokes
What does "像" mean?: picture, image, figure; to resemble
What is the radical of "像"?: The radical is "亻"