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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缃xiānglight-yellow colorg, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缃xiānglight yellow colorunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
xiāng(xiang1)xiang T1
  1. 1light-yellow color
  2. 2light yellow color
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March 24, 2026

缃(緗)xiāng(xiang1)

The character 缃 (xiāng) refers to a light yellow color, often associated with specific shades found in nature, such as certain flowers or fabrics. It is less commonly used in everyday language, mostly appearing in literary or artistic contexts to evoke imagery related to beauty and elegance.

Strokes12Radical纟
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, colors carry significant meanings; light yellow (缃) is often associated with purity and refinement, making it a popular choice in traditional art and fashion, especially during festivals.

Memory tip

Imagine a soft yellow scarf (the color 缃) fluttering in the breeze. The character 缃 is made up of the radical '纟' (silk) which connects to the idea of fine fabrics, and the character '相' (xiāng) which sounds like 'xiāng' and suggests a harmonious lightness.

Meanings of 缃

xiāng(xiang1)
1light-yellow color
2light yellow color
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About 缃

缃Simplified
緗Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 缃 with similar-sounding colors like 黄 (huáng), which is simply yellow. This term is more commonly used in literature and may not be recognized by all speakers in everyday conversation, so it is best suited for more formal or artistic discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 缃 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to colors, which are a common topic in HSK vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing color terms and their nuances as they progress through HSK levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缃 with 黄 (huáng), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢缃的天' (I like the light yellow sky) instead of '我喜欢黄的天' (I like the yellow sky) may create confusion.

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Etymology of 缃

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)相
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Origin

缃 = 纟 + 相. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 缃

IDS Structure⿰纟相
缃Full character
=
纟si1
left
相Xiang1
right
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Parts

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How to say light-yellow color in Chinese

“light-yellow color” in Chinese is缃xiāng

The character 缃 (xiāng) refers to a light yellow color, often associated with specific shades found in nature, such as certain flowers or fabrics. It is less commonly used in everyday language, mostly appearing in literary or artistic contexts to evoke imagery related to beauty and elegance.

When to use 缃

Be cautious not to confuse 缃 with similar-sounding colors like 黄 (huáng), which is simply yellow. This term is more commonly used in literature and may not be recognized by all speakers in everyday conversation, so it is best suited for more formal or artistic discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缃 with 黄 (huáng), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢缃的天' (I like the light yellow sky) instead of '我喜欢黄的天' (I like the yellow sky) may create confusion.

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Word Family of 缃

Words containing this character1
缃xiānglight yellow color緗

Frequently Asked Questions about 缃

No, 缃 is more often found in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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