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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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
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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 缃
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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.
Word Family of 缃
Words Containing This Character1
缃xiānglight yellow color緗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 缃
No, 缃 is more often found in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
The pronunciation is 'xiāng', with a first tone, indicating a high and level sound.
Related color terms include 黄 (huáng) for yellow and 橙 (chéng) for orange.
