HSK 6, n, 17 strokes, radical 雨, rank #34165, Hard
霞
xiá
rosy clouds
HSK 6, n, 17 strokes, radical 雨, rank #34165, Hard
xiá(xia2)xia T2
1red clouds
2rosy clouds
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March 24, 2026
霞xiá(xia2)
The character 霞 (xiá) refers to the beautiful red or rosy clouds that often appear in the sky, particularly during sunrise or sunset. It is commonly used in poetic and literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature's beauty and the fleeting moments of twilight.
Strokes17Radical雨Frequency#34165DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 霞 is often associated with beauty and transience, reflecting the aesthetics of nature that are celebrated in traditional poetry and art, particularly during moments of dawn and dusk.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sunset where the sky is painted with a brilliant hue of red clouds, resembling a warm scarf wrapping around the horizon. The character 霞 has a component that looks like a roof (𠂇), suggesting these clouds are like a cozy blanket covering the sky.
Meanings of 霞
xiá(xia2)
1red clouds
2rosy clouds
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About 霞
霞Simplified
17Strokes
雨Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#34165Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 霞
Quick Contrast
晨曦 (chénxī, morning light) vs 夕阳 (xīyáng, sunset) — use 霞 for cloud imagery specifically, while 晨曦 focuses on light and 夕阳 on the sun itself.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 霞 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in formal contexts such as poetry and literature, rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; 'xiá' has a rising tone, which can be mistakenly pronounced flat or falling.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 霞 connects with other descriptive words for colors and natural phenomena. Focus on using it in poetic or artistic contexts, and practice pairing it with verbs related to observing or appreciating nature.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 霞 with 云 (yún), which means clouds in general. For example, saying '我看到美丽的云' (I see beautiful clouds) instead of using 霞 to describe a sunset's unique colors. Always remember to use 霞 when referring to those special rosy clouds.
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霞 = 雨 + 叚. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 霞
IDS Structure⿱雨叚
霞Full Character
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雨yu3
top
叚jia3
bottom
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How to say red clouds in Chinese
“red clouds” in Chinese is霞xiá
The character 霞 (xiá) refers to the beautiful red or rosy clouds that often appear in the sky, particularly during sunrise or sunset. It is commonly used in poetic and literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature's beauty and the fleeting moments of twilight.
When to use 霞
Learners often confuse 霞 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in formal contexts such as poetry and literature, rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; 'xiá' has a rising tone, which can be mistakenly pronounced flat or falling.
霞 or something close to it
晨曦 (chénxī, morning light) vs 夕阳 (xīyáng, sunset) — use 霞 for cloud imagery specifically, while 晨曦 focuses on light and 夕阳 on the sun itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 霞 with 云 (yún), which means clouds in general. For example, saying '我看到美丽的云' (I see beautiful clouds) instead of using 霞 to describe a sunset's unique colors. Always remember to use 霞 when referring to those special rosy clouds.
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霞
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Grammar Patterns of 霞
霞 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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