COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 像 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 象 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 像 (xiàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to resemble
xiàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàng
像
to resemble
Common words
hǎo xiàng
好像
as if; to seem like
lù xiàng
录像
to videotape; to videorecord; video recording
ǒu xiàng
偶像
idol
shè xiàng
摄像
to videotape
tú xiàng
图像
image; picture; graphic
diāo xiàng
雕像
sculpture; (carved) statue
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
像
像
像
像
像
像
像
像
LEARNING TIP
Remember 像
Say “xiàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 像
Common words and phrases
hǎo xiàng
as if; to seem like
lù xiàng
to videotape; to videorecord; video recording
ǒu xiàng
idol
shè xiàng
to videotape
tú xiàng
image; picture; graphic
diāo xiàng
sculpture; (carved) statue
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 像?
像 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 像 (xiàng) mean?
像 (xiàng) means to resemble.
What is the radical of 像?
The radical of 像 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.