Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
颃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
颃hángto dive, to fly downwardx, 10 strokes, radical 页
颃hángfly downunknown, 10 strokes, radical 页
háng(hang2)hang T2
  1. 1to dive, to fly downward
  2. 2fly down
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

颃(頏)háng(hang2)

The character 颃 (háng) refers to the action of diving or flying downward. It is often used in contexts related to birds or objects that descend rapidly. This character may also imply a sense of gracefulness or fluidity in the downward motion.

Strokes10Radical页
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the imagery of birds diving or soaring is often used to symbolize freedom and aspiration. The character 颃 connects to this cultural appreciation of nature and the beauty of movement.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful bird diving from the sky, its wings spread wide as it glides downward. The character 颃 looks a bit like a bird in flight, with its sweeping strokes mimicking the motion of wings. Remembering 'háng' sounds like 'hang,' which can also evoke the image of something hanging before it dives down.

Meanings of 颃

háng(hang2)
1to dive, to fly downward
2fly down
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 颃 means.

About 颃

颃Simplified
頏Traditional
10Strokes
页Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 颃

JasonAmy

Podcast: 颃

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 颃

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 颃, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other words. It is also not commonly used in everyday conversation, so understanding its context in literature or poetry can be beneficial. Common collocations may include terms related to flight or movement.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, so learners at lower levels may not encounter it frequently. However, understanding 颃 can enhance vocabulary related to nature and movement, bridging connections with other words involving flight or descent.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 颃 with similar-sounding characters due to the tonal nature of Mandarin. For example, saying 'háng' with a flat tone instead of a rising tone can lead to misunderstanding. Make sure to practice the correct tone for clarity.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 颃

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

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

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 颃 to you

Let me explain 颃 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 颃 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.

How well do you know 颃?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 颃 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 颃

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

leaf

Semantic (meaning)页
+
Phonetic (sound)亢
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

颃 = 页 + 亢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 颃

IDS Structure⿰亢页
颃Full character
=
亢Kang4
left
页ye4
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 颃?

How to say to dive, to fly downward in Chinese

“to dive, to fly downward” in Chinese is颃háng

The character 颃 (háng) refers to the action of diving or flying downward. It is often used in contexts related to birds or objects that descend rapidly. This character may also imply a sense of gracefulness or fluidity in the downward motion.

When to use 颃

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 颃, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with other words. It is also not commonly used in everyday conversation, so understanding its context in literature or poetry can be beneficial. Common collocations may include terms related to flight or movement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 颃 with similar-sounding characters due to the tonal nature of Mandarin. For example, saying 'háng' with a flat tone instead of a rising tone can lead to misunderstanding. Make sure to practice the correct tone for clarity.

Write 颃

颃

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

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 颃?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.

Word Family of 颃

Words containing this character1
颃hángfly down頏

Frequently asked questions about 颃

颃 means to dive or to fly downward, often associated with graceful movement.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 颃?

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.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab