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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嫦娥chángéChang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology)HSK 7, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #54847, Very Hard
嫦娥chángéone of the Chang'e series of PRC lunar spacecraftHSK 7, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #54847, Very Hard
chángé(Chang2e2)chang e T2
  1. 1Chang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology)
  2. 2one of the Chang'e series of PRC lunar spacecraft
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March 24, 2026

嫦娥chángé(Chang2e2)

嫦娥 (Cháng'é) refers to the famed moon goddess in Chinese mythology, known for her beauty and tragic story of separation from her husband, Hou Yi. She is commonly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival and represents themes of longing and lunar beauty in Chinese culture. Additionally, the term can also refer to the Chang'e series of lunar spacecraft launched by China.

Strokes24Frequency#54847DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

嫦娥 is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where families gather to admire the full moon and eat mooncakes, symbolizing reunion and harmony. Her story is often recounted in folk tales and poetry, highlighting cultural values of love and sacrifice.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful woman, Cháng'é, floating gracefully on the moon, her hair shimmering like moonlight. The character 嫦 combines the radical for 'woman' (女) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'chang,' making it easier to remember her feminine essence and connection to the moon.

Meanings of 嫦娥

chángé(Chang2e2)
1Chang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology)
2one of the Chang'e series of PRC lunar spacecraft
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嫦娥Simplified
24Strokes
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When referencing 嫦娥, be aware of the context; it can relate to either the mythological character or modern space exploration. Avoid confusing her with other lunar deities from different cultures. Use in narratives, poetry, or discussions about Chinese festivals, but not typically in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Though 嫦娥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enrich your knowledge of Chinese mythology. Focus on related vocabulary like 月亮 (yuèliang, moon) and 中秋节 (Zhōngqiūjié, Mid-Autumn Festival) to create a broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 嫦娥 by not properly stressing the tones; for example, saying 'Chang-er' instead of 'Cháng'é'. Additionally, some may mistakenly refer to her as a goddess of love, while her primary association is with the moon and immortality.

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Component characters

嫦chánga moon goddess, the lady in the moon
14 strokes女
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娥ébeautiful, pretty; good; surname
10 strokes女
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How to say Chang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology) in Chinese

“Chang'e, the lady in the moon (Chinese mythology)” in Chinese is嫦娥chángé

嫦娥 (Cháng'é) refers to the famed moon goddess in Chinese mythology, known for her beauty and tragic story of separation from her husband, Hou Yi. She is commonly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival and represents themes of longing and lunar beauty in Chinese culture. Additionally, the term can also refer to the Chang'e series of lunar spacecraft launched by China.

When to use 嫦娥

When referencing 嫦娥, be aware of the context; it can relate to either the mythological character or modern space exploration. Avoid confusing her with other lunar deities from different cultures. Use in narratives, poetry, or discussions about Chinese festivals, but not typically in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 嫦娥 by not properly stressing the tones; for example, saying 'Chang-er' instead of 'Cháng'é'. Additionally, some may mistakenly refer to her as a goddess of love, while her primary association is with the moon and immortality.

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Chang'e is known for drinking an elixir of immortality and floating to the moon, where she lives alone, reflecting themes of love and separation.

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