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March 24, 2026
薌xiāng(xiang1)
The character 薌 (xiāng) refers to something that is fragrant or aromatic, often used in the context of herbs and plants. It conveys a pleasant smell that is typically associated with nature, especially in culinary or medicinal contexts.
Strokes15Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fragrant herbs play a significant role in traditional medicine and cooking, highlighting the importance of aroma in enhancing food and health. Festivals often feature aromatic plants, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a garden filled with aromatic herbs. The character 薌 has the radical 艹 (grass) at the top, indicating its connection to plants, while the bottom part sounds like 'xiāng,' reminiscent of 'singing' herbs that fill the air with their delightful scents.
Meanings of 薌
xiāng(xiang1)
1fragrant, aromatic; the smell of herbs
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薌Simplified
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a garden filled with aromatic herbs. The character 薌 has the radical 艹 (grass) at the top, indicating its connection to plants, while the bottom part sounds like 'xiāng,' reminiscent of 'singing' herbs that fill the air with their delightful scents.
Usage Notes
Be cautious as 薌 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in more formal or literary contexts. It often collocates with words like 香气 (xiāngqì - aroma) or 香料 (xiāngliào - spices). Learners should also pay attention to the correct pronunciation, ensuring the first tone is accurately used.
HSK Study Tips
While 薌 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other words related to scents and flavors, such as 香 (xiāng - fragrant) and 香水 (xiāngshuǐ - perfume). Focus on the similarities in tone and meaning with these words to enhance your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fragrant herbs play a significant role in traditional medicine and cooking, highlighting the importance of aroma in enhancing food and health. Festivals often feature aromatic plants, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 薌 with 香 (xiāng), which is more commonly used and means fragrant without the specific connection to herbs. A mistake would be using 薌 to describe a general pleasant smell; it should specifically relate to herbs.
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Cultural Notes for 薌
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In Chinese culture, fragrant herbs play a significant role in traditional medicine and cooking, highlighting the importance of aroma in enhancing food and health. Festivals often feature aromatic plants, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Word Family of 薌
Words Containing This Character3
芗xiāngfragrant薌
芗剧variety of opera popular in southern Fujian and Taiwan薌劇
芗城区Xiangcheng district of Zhangzhou city 漳州市[Zhāngzhōushì], Fujian薌城區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 薌
You can say 薌草的香味很浓。(Xiāngcǎo de xiāngwèi hěn nóng.) - The fragrance of the aromatic herbs is very strong.
No, 薌 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Related words include 香 (xiāng - fragrant) and 香气 (xiāngqì - aroma).
