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March 24, 2026
祥xiáng(xiang2)
The character 祥 (xiáng) refers to auspiciousness or good fortune. It is often used in contexts related to happiness and positive outcomes, such as in celebrations, festivals, or blessings. In traditional Chinese culture, auspicious symbols and phrases are significant during events like weddings and Lunar New Year.
Strokes10Radical礻Frequency#17501DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the character 祥 often appears in phrases and decorations during the Lunar New Year to evoke good fortune for the coming year. It is commonly found in red banners and couplets that adorn homes during festivities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sheep' (羊) standing under a 'sun' (日) that shines brightly, symbolizing good luck and happiness. The character 祥 combines the 'sheep' component with elements suggesting brightness or positivity, reinforcing its meaning of auspiciousness.
Meanings of 祥
xiáng(xiang2)
1auspicious
2propitious
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About 祥
祥Simplified
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礻Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 祥
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吉 (jí) - use 祥 when emphasizing auspiciousness in a broader cultural context, while 吉 is often used to denote good fortune in more specific situations.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'sheep' (羊) standing under a 'sun' (日) that shines brightly, symbolizing good luck and happiness. The character 祥 combines the 'sheep' component with elements suggesting brightness or positivity, reinforcing its meaning of auspiciousness.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 祥 (xiáng) with similar-sounding characters like 相 (xiāng), which means 'mutual' or 'to resemble.' It is important to use 祥 in contexts that emphasize good fortune rather than general positivity. While it can be used in both formal and informal settings, it is particularly favored in auspicious occasions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 祥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with Level 3 and 4 words that express emotions or positive states, such as 快乐 (kuàilè - happy) and 幸福 (xìngfú - happiness). Students should focus on recognizing it in cultural contexts and combining it with other auspicious terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the character 祥 often appears in phrases and decorations during the Lunar New Year to evoke good fortune for the coming year. It is commonly found in red banners and couplets that adorn homes during festivities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 祥 with similar characters like 常 (cháng - often) or 详 (xiáng - detailed), leading to incorrect meanings. For instance, saying '我今天常好' (I am often good today) instead of '我今天祥和' (I am auspicious today) misuses the character.
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六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Phonosemantic compound. 礻 represents the meaning and 羊 represents the sound. In ancient China sheep (羊) were associated with goodness and fortune, which is why 羊 is a component in characters like 美 (beautiful), 祥 (auspicious), 善 (benevolent)
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Grammar Patterns of 祥
祥 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 3 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
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这并不是我所期待的那种____和平静的体验。
It wasn't the peaceful, composed experience I had expected.
Example Sentences for 祥 (10)
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这并不是我所期待的那种祥和平静的体验。
zhè bìng bù shì wǒ suǒ qī dài de nà zhǒng xiáng hé píng jìng de tǐ yàn。
It wasn't the peaceful, composed experience I had expected.
2
据当地民间传说，那是个不祥的地方。
jù dāng dì mín jiān chuán shuō， ， nà shì gè bù xiáng de dì。
According to local folklore it is an evil place.
3
所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。
suǒ dào de jiǔ zhèn zǒng de lái shuō dū shì níng jìng xiáng hé de。
The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest.
Mornings are usually quiet and peaceful in Hueytown.
9
此处不祥的氛围在我的记忆中刻下了不可磨灭的印记.
cǐ chǔ bù xiáng de fēn wéi zài wǒ de jì yì zhōng kè xià le bù kě mó miè de yìn jì.
The sinister atmosphere of the place left an indelible imprint on my memory.
10
祥子摇了摇头,心中刺着似的疼.
xiáng zǐ yáo le yáo tóu, , xīn zhōng cì zháo sì de.
Xiangzi shook his head. A pang shot through his heart.
Cultural Notes for 祥
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the character 祥 often appears in phrases and decorations during the Lunar New Year to evoke good fortune for the coming year. It is commonly found in red banners and couplets that adorn homes during festivities.
Word Family of 祥
Words Containing This Character20
祥xiángauspicious
吉祥物jíxiángwùmascot
吉祥jíxiánglucky
不祥ominous
祥和xiánghéauspicious and peaceful
慈祥cíxiángkindly
罗志祥Luo Zhixiang or Show Luo or Alan Luo (1979-), Taiwanese pop star羅志祥
发祥地the birthplace (of sth good)發祥地
祥云Xiangyun county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture 大理白族自治州[DàlǐBáizúzìzhìzhōu], Yunnan祥雲
祥瑞auspicious sign
冯玉祥Feng Yuxiang (1882-1948), warlord during Republic of China, strongly critical of Chiang Kai-shek馮玉祥
文天祥Wen Tianxiang (1236-1283), Song dynasty politician and poet, folk hero in resisting Mongol invasion in Jiangxi in 1275
龙凤呈祥auspicious龍鳳呈祥
不祥之兆bad omen
安祥serene
凭祥Pingxiang county level city in Chongzuo 崇左[Chóngzuǒ], Guangxi憑祥
钟祥Zhongxiang county level city in Jingmen 荊門|荆门[Jīngmén], Hubei鐘祥
发祥to emanate from發祥
大祥Daxiang district of Shaoyang city 邵陽市|邵阳市[Shàoyángshì], Hunan
凭祥市Pingxiang county level city in Chongzuo 崇左[Chóngzuǒ], Guangxi憑祥市
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Frequently Asked Questions about 祥
You can say 祝你新年快乐，万事祥和 (Wishing you a happy New Year and may everything be auspicious).
No, while it is common in formal settings, it can also be used in everyday conversations when discussing wishes for good luck.
Typically, 祥 is used to describe situations or events rather than people, though it can indirectly refer to someone who brings good fortune.
