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March 24, 2026
桑Sāng(Sang1)
桑 (sāng) primarily refers to the mulberry tree, which is significant in traditional Chinese agriculture and silk production. It is also used as a surname, especially among Chinese families. The character has historical significance as it relates to the cultivation of silkworms, which feed on mulberry leaves.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the mulberry tree is associated with silk production, as it provides leaves for silkworms, which are crucial for silk-making. This connection highlights the importance of agriculture and craftsmanship in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large mulberry tree (桑) with its broad leaves. The shape of the character resembles a tree with branches (木) and leaves, helping you remember that it represents a tree. Connect 'sāng' with 'sang' from 'singing,' as in singing under the shade of a beautiful mulberry tree.
Meanings of 桑
Sāng(Sang1)
1mulberry tree
2mulberry tree; surname
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About 桑
桑Simplified
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
桑 is often used in more formal contexts, such as in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 桑树 (sāngshù - mulberry tree) and 桑蚕 (sāngcán - mulberry silkworm). Be careful with pronunciation; the first tone (sāng) must be clear to avoid confusion with other tones.
HSK Study Tips
桑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to nature and plants. Students should focus on recognizing characters with similar structures and tones to enhance their reading comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 桑 (sāng) with other similar-sounding words like 僧 (sēng - monk), leading to miscommunication. Always ensure you're using the correct tone: 桑 is first tone, while 僧 is first tone as well but has a different meaning.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 桑?
Decomposition of 桑
IDS Structure⿱叒木
桑Full Character
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叒ruo4
top
木Mu4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 桑?
How to say surname Sang in Chinese
“surname Sang” in Chinese is桑Sāng
桑 (sāng) primarily refers to the mulberry tree, which is significant in traditional Chinese agriculture and silk production. It is also used as a surname, especially among Chinese families. The character has historical significance as it relates to the cultivation of silkworms, which feed on mulberry leaves.
When to use 桑
桑 is often used in more formal contexts, such as in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 桑树 (sāngshù - mulberry tree) and 桑蚕 (sāngcán - mulberry silkworm). Be careful with pronunciation; the first tone (sāng) must be clear to avoid confusion with other tones.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 桑 (sāng) with other similar-sounding words like 僧 (sēng - monk), leading to miscommunication. Always ensure you're using the correct tone: 桑 is first tone, while 僧 is first tone as well but has a different meaning.
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桑
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Grammar Patterns of 桑
桑 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
____塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智慧的人中龙凤。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
Example Sentences for 桑 (10)
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1
桑塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智慧的人中龙凤。
sāng tǎ gé yī zhí shì nà zhǒng jiān jù měi mào yǔ zhì huì de rén zhōng lóng fèng。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
2
我隐隐觉得打电话的是桑特罗。
wǒ yǐn yǐn jué dé dǎ diàn huà de shì sāng tè luó。
I just had a feeling that it was Santero on the telephone.
3
北边是班亚斯德桑隆温泉。
běi biān shì bān yà sī dé sāng lóng wēn quán。
To the north are the hot springs of Banyas de Sant Loan.
4
桑普多利亚队主场1比2负于热那亚队之后，终止了自己的不败纪录。
sāng pǔ duō lì yà duì zhǔ cháng1 12 bǐ 2 fù yú rè nà yà duì， zhī hòu ， zhōng zhǐ le zì jǐ de bù。
Sampdoria lost their unbeaten record with a 2-1 home defeat against Genoa.
5
他们花了36个小时穿过茂密的莫桑比克丛林。
tā mén huā le36 36 gè xiǎo shí chuān guò mào mì de mò sāng bǐ kè cóng。
They walked through the dense Mozambican bush for thirty six hours.
6
书中主要描写桑迪的两个已到中年的孩子。
shū zhōng zhǔ yào miáo xiě sāng dí de liǎng gè yǐ dào zhōng nián de hái zǐ。
The bulk of the book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children.
7
那架单引擎飞机在亚利桑那州西部着陆。
nà jià dān yǐn qíng fēi jī zài yà lì sāng nà zhōu xī bù zháo lù。
The single-engine plane landed in western Arizona.
