向
Xiàng

towards; to (in 向)

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1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • Xiàngsurname Xiang
  • xiàngtowards; to face; to turn towards

3Structure

向
Partially enclosed structure半包围结构

向 is built from 2 parts.

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4Common Words with 向

方向fāng xiàng

direction; orientation

向xiàng

towards; to; direction; to face

一向yī xiàng

always; all along

面向miàn xiàng

to face; to be oriented towards

向往xiàng wǎng

to yearn for; to look forward to

向上xiàng shàng

upward; towards a higher level

5Example Sentences

请往这个方向走。

qǐng wǎng zhè gè fāng xiàng zǒu。

Please go in this direction.

他向往着美好的未来。

tā xiàng wǎng zháo měi hǎo de wèi lái。

He yearns for a bright future.

Other Characters Pronounced “xiang”

想
xiǎngHSK 1

to think; to ponder

相
XiāngHSK 2

mutual; each other (in 互相)

响
xiǎngHSK 2

sound; noise (in 声响)

像
xiàngHSK 2

to resemble; to be like (in 像)

乡
xiāngHSK 3

countryside; rural area (in 乡村)

香
xiāngHSK 3

fragrant; aromatic (in 香)

箱
xiāngHSK 3

box; case; chest (in 箱)

象
xiàngHSK 3

elephant (in 象)

6Printable Worksheet

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向
Xiàng

towards; to (in 向)

Common Words
fāng xiàng
方向
direction; orientation
xiàng
向
towards; to; direction; to face
yī xiàng
一向
always; all along
miàn xiàng
面向
to face; to be oriented towards
xiàng wǎng
向往
to yearn for; to look forward to
xiàng shàng
向上
upward; towards a higher level
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