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享
xiǎng
to enjoy
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 亠, rank #10618, Very Hard
享
xiǎng
to benefit
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 亠, rank #10618, Very Hard
享
xiǎng
to have the use of
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 亠, rank #10618, Very Hard
享
xiǎng
to share; to enjoy; to benefit from
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 亠, rank #10618, Very Hard
享
xiǎng
old variant of 享[xiǎng]
HSK 7, v, 8 strokes, radical 亠, rank #10618, Very Hard
xiǎng(xiang3)xiang T3
1to enjoy
2to benefit
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March 24, 2026
享xiǎng(xiang3)
The character 享 (xiǎng) primarily means 'to enjoy' or 'to benefit from something.' It is often used in contexts where one is experiencing pleasure or deriving advantages from a situation or resource. In addition, it can imply sharing benefits with others, making it a socially oriented term.
Strokes8Radical亠Frequency#10618DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of enjoying life and sharing resources is vital, often seen in social gatherings where food and experiences are shared communally. The idea of 享 also resonates with the traditional value of collective well-being over individualism.
Memory tip
Imagine a person at a banquet, joyfully enjoying a feast. The character 享 is composed of the radical for 'to speak' (口) and a variant of 'to use' (享), which together can evoke the image of someone expressing enjoyment while using something delicious. This ties the pronunciation 'xiǎng' to the joyful experience of sharing a meal.
Meanings of 享
xiǎng(xiang3)
1to enjoy
2to benefit
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About 享
享Simplified
8Strokes
亠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10618Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
享 (xiǎng) vs 受 (shòu) — use 享 when emphasizing enjoyment or pleasure, while 受 focuses on receiving or enduring something.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 享, as it can sound too informal when discussing serious benefits, such as in business. It often collocates with words like 生活 (shēnghuó - life), 福利 (fúlì - welfare), or 娱乐 (yúlè - entertainment). Additionally, ensure you use the correct third tone in pronunciation to avoid confusion.
HSK Study Tips
Although 享 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it relates to other verbs about enjoyment and benefit, such as 喜欢 (xǐhuān - to like) and 受益 (shòuyì - to benefit). Students should focus on understanding its nuances in social contexts and how it integrates with phrases concerning enjoyment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 享 with similar-sounding words like 详 (xiáng - detailed) or 乡 (xiāng - hometown). For example, saying '我享这个地方' (Wǒ xiǎng zhège dìfāng) incorrectly suggests enjoyment of a place instead of 'I enjoy this place.' Instead, use '我喜欢这个地方' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège dìfāng).
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The character 享 (xiǎng) primarily means 'to enjoy' or 'to benefit from something.' It is often used in contexts where one is experiencing pleasure or deriving advantages from a situation or resource. In addition, it can imply sharing benefits with others, making it a socially oriented term.
When to use 享
Be mindful of the context in which you use 享, as it can sound too informal when discussing serious benefits, such as in business. It often collocates with words like 生活 (shēnghuó - life), 福利 (fúlì - welfare), or 娱乐 (yúlè - entertainment). Additionally, ensure you use the correct third tone in pronunciation to avoid confusion.
享 or something close to it
享 (xiǎng) vs 受 (shòu) — use 享 when emphasizing enjoyment or pleasure, while 受 focuses on receiving or enduring something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 享 with similar-sounding words like 详 (xiáng - detailed) or 乡 (xiāng - hometown). For example, saying '我享这个地方' (Wǒ xiǎng zhège dìfāng) incorrectly suggests enjoyment of a place instead of 'I enjoy this place.' Instead, use '我喜欢这个地方' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège dìfāng).
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Grammar patterns of 享
享 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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.
The cookery course was serious and hedonistic at the same time.
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他在一家养老院去世，享年87岁。
tā zài yī jiā yǎnglǎoyuàn qùshì， xiǎng nián87 suì。
He died in a nursing home at the age of
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幸福就是有能力充分享受你拥有的一切。
xìngfú jiùshì yǒu nénglì chōngfèn xiǎngshòu nǐ yōngyǒu de yíqiè。
Hap-piness is the ability to make the most of what you have.
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当上医院的高级职员就有可能享受丰厚的经济报酬。
dāng shàng yīyuàn de gāojí zhíyuán jiù yǒu kěnéng xiǎngshòu fēnghòu de jīngjì bàochou。
Potentially high financial rewards are attached to senior hospital posts.
8
负责选举的官员们已经临时安了几个喇叭，让投票者可以同时享受音乐。
fùzé xuǎnjǔ de guānyuán men yǐjīng línshí Ān le jǐ gè lǎba， ràng tóupiào zhě kěyǐ tóngshí xiǎngshòu yīnyuè。
Election officials have rigged up speakers to provide voters with music.
9
利奥是个物质享乐主义者，生活的乐趣就在一些小享受上。
lì ào shì gè wùzhì xiǎng lè zhǔyì zhě， shēnghuó de lèqù jiù zài yìxiē xiǎo xiǎngshòu shàng。
Leo is a materialist, living for life's little luxuries.
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今年，德国人将平均享受40天的带薪假期。
jīnnián， dé guó rén jiāng píngjūn xiǎngshòu40 tiān de dài xīn jiàqī。
The average German will enjoy 40 days' paid holiday this year.
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Cultural Notes for 享
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In Chinese culture, the concept of enjoying life is deeply connected to family and community. The word '享' reflects not just personal enjoyment but also the joy derived from shared experiences with loved ones.
Word Family of 享
Compounds27
敦dūnhonest, candid, sincere; kind-hearted; to esteem
醇chúnrich, pure, as good as wine
郭guōcity limits; surname
淳chúnsimple, honest, genuine
鹑chúnquail; Turnix species (various)
孰shúwho? which? what? which one?
谆zhūnearnest, patient, sincere
椁guǒouter-coffin; vault
惇dūn
亸duǒ
啍tūn
崞guōa mountain in Shanxi
焞tūn
犉chún
錞chún
鯙chún
嚲duǒ
埻zhǔn
弴diāo
朜tūn
稕zhùn
綧zhǔn
蜳dūn
諄zhūnearnest, patient, sincere
鞟kuò
韕kuò
鶉chúnquail; Turnix species (various)
Words containing this character13
享受xiǎngshòuto enjoy
分享fēnxiǎngto share (let others have some of sth good)
共享gòngxiǎngto share
享xiǎngto enjoy
享有xiǎngyǒuto enjoy (rights, privileges etc)
享用xiǎngyòngto enjoy (i.e. have the use or benefit of)
享乐xiǎnglèto enjoy life享樂
享年xiǎngniánto live to the (ripe) age of
享誉xiǎngyùto be renowned享譽
享福xiǎngfúto live comfortably
坐享其成zuòxiǎngqíchéngto reap where one has not sown (idiom)
享清福xiǎngqīngfúliving in ease and comfort
享乐主义xiǎnglèzhǔyìhedonism享樂主義
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Frequently asked questions about 享
Some common phrases that include 享 are '享受生活' (xiǎngshòu shēnghuó), meaning 'enjoy life,' and '享有特权' (xiǎngyǒu tèquán), which means 'to enjoy privileges.' These phrases highlight the versatility of 享 in expressing various forms of enjoyment and benefit.
While both 享 (xiǎng) and 乐 (lè) relate to enjoyment, 享 focuses more on benefiting from or having access to something, whereas 乐 emphasizes a sense of happiness or joy. For example, you can '享受' (xiǎngshòu) an experience, but '乐于' (lè yú) doing something suggests you enjoy it wholeheartedly.
享 (xiǎng) means 'to enjoy' or 'to benefit.' It can also imply having the use of something or partaking in an experience. This character is commonly used in contexts related to enjoyment, benefits, and privileges.
You can use 享 in a sentence to express enjoying something, such as '我享受这个音乐' (Wǒ xiǎngshòu zhège yīnyuè), which means 'I enjoy this music.' It can also be used in contexts like '享有权利' (xiǎngyǒu quánlì), meaning 'to enjoy rights.'
You can say '我享受这顿饭' (Wǒ xiǎngshòu zhè dùn fàn) which means 'I enjoy this meal.'
Generally, yes; 享 implies a positive connotation of enjoyment or benefit.
While it can be used formally, it is more common in informal contexts; consider alternatives for formal writing.
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