COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 祥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 羊 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 祥 (xiáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
auspicious
xiángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiáng
祥
auspicious
Common words
jí xiáng
吉祥
lucky; auspicious; propitious
cí xiáng
慈祥
kindly; benevolent (often of older person)
xiáng hé
祥和
auspicious and peaceful
jí xiáng wù
吉祥物
mascot
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 祥
Say “xiáng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jí xiáng
lucky; auspicious; propitious
cí xiáng
kindly; benevolent (often of older person)
xiáng hé
auspicious and peaceful
jí xiáng wù
mascot
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 祥?
祥 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 祥 (xiáng) mean?
祥 (xiáng) means auspicious.
What is the radical of 祥?
The radical of 祥 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.