Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
葙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葙xiāngfeather cockscomb; Celosia argenteax, 12 strokes, radical 艹
xiāng(xiang1) T1
  1. 1feather cockscomb; Celosia argentea
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

葙xiāng(xiang1)

The character 葙 (xiāng) refers to a type of flowering plant known as feather cockscomb or Celosia argentea. It is often recognized for its bright, feather-like blooms and is commonly used in gardens and floral arrangements. In traditional Chinese medicine, it may also be associated with certain health benefits.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, flowers like the cockscomb are often used in festivals and celebrations due to their vibrant colors and unique shapes, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a colorful feather (representing the word's meaning) atop a comb (the 'cockscomb' part). The character 葙 has a plant radical (艹) on top, indicating its botanical nature, and 'xiāng' sounds like 'sing,' which you might do when admiring a beautiful flower.

Meanings of 葙

xiāng(xiang1)
1feather cockscomb; Celosia argentea
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 葙

葙Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 葙

JasonAmy

Podcast: 葙

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 葙

Usage Notes

While 葙 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about gardening. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pronunciation and tones are essential for clarity. Use it primarily in formal contexts related to botany.

HSK Study Tips

Although 葙 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 plant-related terms like 花 (huā, flower) and 树 (shù, tree). Focusing on plant-related vocabulary can enhance your understanding of this term's context.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 葙 with other similar characters or mispronounce it, such as saying 'jiāng' instead of 'xiāng.' Always remember it has the tone 'xiāng' to avoid confusion.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 葙

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 葙 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Etymology of 葙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)相
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters

Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 葙

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half相 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

Want the full history of 葙? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.

Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 葙?

Decomposition of 葙

IDS Structure⿱艹相
葙Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
相Xiang1
bottom
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 葙?

How to say feather cockscomb; Celosia argentea in Chinese

“feather cockscomb; Celosia argentea” in Chinese is葙xiāng

The character 葙 (xiāng) refers to a type of flowering plant known as feather cockscomb or Celosia argentea. It is often recognized for its bright, feather-like blooms and is commonly used in gardens and floral arrangements. In traditional Chinese medicine, it may also be associated with certain health benefits.

When to use 葙

While 葙 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about gardening. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pronunciation and tones are essential for clarity. Use it primarily in formal contexts related to botany.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 葙 with other similar characters or mispronounce it, such as saying 'jiāng' instead of 'xiāng.' Always remember it has the tone 'xiāng' to avoid confusion.

Write 葙

葙

Practice writing 葙 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Word Family of 葙

Words Containing This Character2
青葙feather cockscomb (Celosia argentea)
葙xiāngsee 青葙, feather cockscomb (Celosia argentea)
Exercise 1 of 2

Compound Meaning

What does 青葙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 葙

It refers to the feather cockscomb plant, known for its unique, colorful flowers.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 葙?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.