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March 24, 2026
夅jiàng(jiang4)
The character 夅 (jiàng) generally means to descend, fall, or drop. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the action of lowering something physically or metaphorically, like one's spirits or status. It is an old variant of the character 降, which has similar meanings and is more commonly used today.
Strokes6Radical夂Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of descending is often associated with humility in Chinese culture, particularly in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of modesty and lowering oneself before others.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mountain (山) with a giant (夭) at the top, preparing to descend. The giant’s descent symbolizes falling or lowering, capturing both the meaning and the pronunciation of 夅 (jiàng). Visualizing this scene will help you remember the character and its meaning.
Meanings of 夅
jiàng(jiang4)
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1to descend, to fall; to drop, to lower
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夅Simplified
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夂Radical
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Quick Contrast
降 (jiàng) is the more commonly used character for 'to descend' or 'to lower', while 夅 (jiàng) is an older variant that may not be recognized by all speakers.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a mountain (山) with a giant (夭) at the top, preparing to descend. The giant’s descent symbolizes falling or lowering, capturing both the meaning and the pronunciation of 夅 (jiàng). Visualizing this scene will help you remember the character and its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 夅 with its more modern counterpart 降, so it's important to recognize that 夅 is less frequently used in contemporary language. This character is more likely to appear in historical texts or classical literature. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as it can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
While 夅 is not included in HSK levels, understanding its connection to 降 can be beneficial, especially for learners at HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on the similarities in usage between 夅 and 降 to deepen your understanding of related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
The concept of descending is often associated with humility in Chinese culture, particularly in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of modesty and lowering oneself before others.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 夅 interchangeably with 降 in modern contexts. For example, saying '我夅下去' instead of '我降下去' would be incorrect; 降 is the appropriate choice here.
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Cultural Notes for 夅
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The concept of descending is often associated with humility in Chinese culture, particularly in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of modesty and lowering oneself before others.
Word Family of 夅
Words Containing This Character1
夅jiàngto drop
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Frequently Asked Questions about 夅
You might say, '他夅下了山' (He descended the mountain) to illustrate its use.
No, it is considered an archaic variant and is rarely used in contemporary language.
While both mean to descend or fall, 降 is the standard modern character, whereas 夅 is an older variant.
