COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 象 is built
Traditional etymology note: 豕 (boar) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 象 (xiàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
elephant
xiàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàng
象
elephant
Common words
yìn xiàng
印象
impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory
dà xiàng
大象
elephant
duì xiàng
对象
target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
xiǎng xiàng
想象
to imagine; to envision; imagination
xiàng zhēng
象征
emblem; symbol; token; badge
xiàn xiàng
现象
phenomenon; appearance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
象
象
象
象
象
象
象
象
LEARNING TIP
Remember 象
Say “xiàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yìn xiàng
impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory
dà xiàng
elephant
duì xiàng
target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
xiǎng xiàng
to imagine; to envision; imagination
xiàng zhēng
emblem; symbol; token; badge
xiàn xiàng
phenomenon; appearance
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 象?
象 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 象 (xiàng) mean?
象 (xiàng) means elephant.
What is the radical of 象?
The radical of 象 is 豕, associated with Not yet classified.