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How to Write 向 (xiàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

towards

xiàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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xiàng

towards

Common words

fāng xiàng

方向

direction; orientation

miàn xiàng

面向

to face; to turn towards; to incline to; geared towards

xiàng shàng

向上

upward; up; to advance; to try to improve oneself

qīng xiàng

倾向

trend; tendency; orientation

xiàng wǎng

向往

to yearn for; to look forward to

yí xiàng

一向

a period of time in the recent past; (indicating a period of time up to the present) all along; the whole time

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 向

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 向 is not available yet. Focus on its 6-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “xiàng” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 向

Say “xiàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 向

Common words and phrases

方向

fāng xiàng

direction; orientation

面向

miàn xiàng

to face; to turn towards; to incline to; geared towards

向上

xiàng shàng

upward; up; to advance; to try to improve oneself

倾向

qīng xiàng

trend; tendency; orientation

向往

xiàng wǎng

to yearn for; to look forward to

一向

yí xiàng

a period of time in the recent past; (indicating a period of time up to the present) all along; the whole time

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“向”。

Zhège zì shì “xiàng”.

This character is “向”.

我正在学习“向”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiàng” zì.

I am learning the character “向”.

请写一遍“向”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiàng”.

Please write “向” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 向?

向 is written with 6 strokes.

What does 向 (xiàng) mean?

向 (xiàng) means towards.

What is the radical of 向?

The radical of 向 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.