COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 相 is built
Traditional etymology note: To stare 目 at a tree 木, meaning to observe
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How to Write 相 (xiāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
each other
xiāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
xiāng / xiàng
相
each other
Common words
xiàng jī
相机
camera (abbr. for 照相機|照相机[zhao4 xiang4 ji1]); at the opportune moment; as the circumstances allow
xiāng xìn
相信
to believe; to be convinced; to accept as true
zhào xiàng
照相
to take a photograph
hù xiāng
互相
each other; mutually; mutual
xiāng bǐ
相比
to compare
xiāng fǎn
相反
opposite; contrary
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
相
相
相
相
相
相
相
相
LEARNING TIP
Remember 相
Say “xiāng” 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 相
Common words and phrases
xiàng jī
camera (abbr. for 照相機|照相机[zhao4 xiang4 ji1]); at the opportune moment; as the circumstances allow
xiāng xìn
to believe; to be convinced; to accept as true
zhào xiàng
to take a photograph
hù xiāng
each other; mutually; mutual
xiāng bǐ
to compare
xiāng fǎn
opposite; contrary
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“相”。
Zhège zì shì “xiāng”.
This character is “相”.
我正在学习“相”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiāng” zì.
I am learning the character “相”.
请写一遍“相”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiāng”.
Please write “相” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 相?
相 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 相 (xiāng) mean?
相 (xiāng) means each other.
What is the radical of 相?
The radical of 相 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.