COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 香 is built
Traditional etymology note: A herb 禾 with a sweet 甘 smell
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How to Write 香 (xiāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fragrant
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
香
fragrant
Common words
xiāng jiāo
香蕉
banana
xiāng cháng
香肠
sausage
xiāng shuǐ
香水
perfume; cologne
xiāng liào
香料
spice; flavoring; condiment; perfume
xiāng yóu
香油
sesame oil; perfumed oil
kǒu xiāng táng
口香糖
chewing gum
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 香
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 香
Common words and phrases
xiāng jiāo
banana
xiāng cháng
sausage
xiāng shuǐ
perfume; cologne
xiāng liào
spice; flavoring; condiment; perfume
xiāng yóu
sesame oil; perfumed oil
kǒu xiāng táng
chewing gum
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“香”。
Zhège zì shì “xiāng”.
This character is “香”.
我正在学习“香”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiāng” zì.
I am learning the character “香”.
请写一遍“香”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiāng”.
Please write “香” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 香?
香 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 香 (xiāng) mean?
香 (xiāng) means fragrant.
What is the radical of 香?
The radical of 香 is 香, associated with Not yet classified.