COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 巷 is built
巷 can be remembered by breaking it into 共 + 巳. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 巷 (xiàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lane
xiàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàng
巷
lane
Common words
dà jiē xiǎo xiàng
大街小巷
great streets and small alleys (idiom); everywhere in the city
xiàng
巷
lane; alley
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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巷
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巷
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 巷
Say “xiàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 巷
Common words and phrases
dà jiē xiǎo xiàng
great streets and small alleys (idiom); everywhere in the city
xiàng
lane; alley
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“巷”。
Zhège zì shì “xiàng”.
This character is “巷”.
我正在学习“巷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiàng” zì.
I am learning the character “巷”.
请写一遍“巷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiàng”.
Please write “巷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 巷?
巷 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 巷 (xiàng) mean?
巷 (xiàng) means lane.
What is the radical of 巷?
The radical of 巷 is 巳, associated with Not yet classified.