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卬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
卬ánglofty; high; to raise; high-priced, expensivezg, 4 strokes, radical 卩
卬ángmeunknown, 4 strokes, radical 卩
卬ángsurname Angunknown, 4 strokes, radical 卩
áng(Ang2)ang T2
  1. 1lofty; high; to raise; high-priced, expensive
  2. 2me
Also a Chinese surname, Ang — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

卬áng(Ang2)

The character 卬 (áng) primarily conveys the meanings of being lofty or high. It can be used in contexts referring to elevation or raising something, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. Additionally, it can denote expensive items, making it useful in discussions about costs.

Strokes4Radical卩
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, high status and wealth are often symbolized by height, such as tall buildings or mountains. The character 卬 connects to this cultural value by emphasizing lofty ideals and expensive tastes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (the radical '𠂉' suggests height) rising above the clouds, representing something lofty or high in value. The pronunciation 'áng' sounds like 'ang' as in 'angle,' which can help you remember that it relates to height and elevation.

Meanings of 卬

áng(Ang2)
1lofty; high; to raise; high-priced, expensive
2me
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About 卬

卬Simplified
4Strokes
卩Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 卬 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is less common in daily conversation compared to its variant 昂 (áng). Learners should be cautious not to confuse the two characters, especially since they share similar meanings. Common collocations include phrases that denote high status or expensive items.

HSK Study Tips

Although 卬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of characters related to height and value, particularly at HSK level 3 or higher. Focus on the character's usage in phrases related to elevation and cost to enhance your learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卬 with 昂 due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For example, saying '我买了一件昂的衣服' (I bought an expensive piece of clothing) instead of '我买了一件卬的衣服' is incorrect, as 昂 is the preferred character for this context.

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Etymology of 卬

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Origin unclear. Depicts a person standing (人) and a person kneeling (卩).

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A person kneeling 卩 before a person (a king) sitting 匕

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Decomposition of 卬

IDS Structure⿰匕卩
卬Full Character
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匕bi3
left
卩jie2
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Parts

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How to say lofty; high; to raise; high-priced, expensive in Chinese

“lofty; high; to raise; high-priced, expensive” in Chinese is卬áng

The character 卬 (áng) primarily conveys the meanings of being lofty or high. It can be used in contexts referring to elevation or raising something, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. Additionally, it can denote expensive items, making it useful in discussions about costs.

When to use 卬

While 卬 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is less common in daily conversation compared to its variant 昂 (áng). Learners should be cautious not to confuse the two characters, especially since they share similar meanings. Common collocations include phrases that denote high status or expensive items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 卬 with 昂 due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For example, saying '我买了一件昂的衣服' (I bought an expensive piece of clothing) instead of '我买了一件卬的衣服' is incorrect, as 昂 is the preferred character for this context.

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Word Family of 卬

Words Containing This Character1
卬ángme

Frequently Asked Questions about 卬

While both characters share similar meanings related to height and value, 卬 is less frequently used in modern Mandarin, whereas 昂 is more common and widely recognized.

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