unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #25003, Very Hard
吭
kēng
throat
zg, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #25003, Very Hard
吭
kēng
to utter
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #25003, Very Hard
háng(hang2)
primary
T2
1throat
2to utter
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March 24, 2026
吭háng(hang2)
The character 吭 (háng) primarily refers to the throat, the part of the body that is crucial for breathing and speaking. It can also imply the act of uttering sounds or words, linking it to vocal expression. This word is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or medical contexts.
Strokes7Radical口Frequency#25003DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered vital for health, and many idioms and expressions relate to the voice and speaking. This emphasizes the cultural importance of communication and vocal health in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'hang' sign above a throat-shaped tunnel where sounds echo. The character 吭 looks like a person with an open mouth (口) ready to speak, emphasizing its connection to vocalization and the throat.
Meanings of 吭
háng(hang2)
primary
1throat
2to utter
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About 吭
吭Simplified
7Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 吭 (háng) with 含 (hán), which means to contain or hold. This character is more formal and can be used in literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 吭声 (háng shēng, to utter a sound).
HSK Study Tips
Although 吭 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is beneficial to learn as it relates to other words involving the throat or vocalization. Students should focus on pronunciation and context, linking it with similar characters like 喉 (hóu, throat).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 吭 with similar-sounding characters like 含 (hán). For example, saying 含声 (hán shēng) instead of 吭声 (háng shēng) would be incorrect. Always remember that 吭 specifically relates to vocalization.
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Pronunciation of 吭
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 亢 represents the sound.
1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
2The sound half亢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymouth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 吭?
Decomposition of 吭
IDS Structure⿰口亢
吭Full Character
=
口kou3
left
亢Kang4
right
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Which of these is a component of 吭?
How to say throat in Chinese
“throat” in Chinese is吭háng
The character 吭 (háng) primarily refers to the throat, the part of the body that is crucial for breathing and speaking. It can also imply the act of uttering sounds or words, linking it to vocal expression. This word is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or medical contexts.
When to use 吭
Be cautious not to confuse 吭 (háng) with 含 (hán), which means to contain or hold. This character is more formal and can be used in literary contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 吭声 (háng shēng, to utter a sound).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 吭 with similar-sounding characters like 含 (hán). For example, saying 含声 (hán shēng) instead of 吭声 (háng shēng) would be incorrect. Always remember that 吭 specifically relates to vocalization.
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Grammar Patterns of 吭
吭 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他注意到罗尔夫一声不____地站在窗户旁边。
He noticed Rolfe standing silently over by the window.
Example Sentences for 吭 (8)
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1
他注意到罗尔夫一声不吭地站在窗户旁边。
tā zhù yì dào luó ěr fū yī shēng bù háng dì zhàn zài chuāng hù páng biān。
He noticed Rolfe standing silently over by the window.
2
警方称他们像往常一样碰了壁，没人吭气。
jǐng fāng chēng tā mén xiàng wǎng cháng yī yàng pèng le bì， ， méi rén háng。
The police say they met the usual wall of silence.
3
他一声不吭就走了,真叫人莫名其妙.
tā yī shēng bù háng jiù zǒu le, , zhēn jiào rén mò míng qí.
