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頏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
hángto dive, to fly downwardx, 13 strokes, radical 頁, Very Hard
háng(hang2) T2
  1. 1to dive, to fly downward
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March 24, 2026
háng(hang2)

The character 頏 (háng) refers to the action of diving or flying downward. It is often used in contexts related to birds or planes descending in flight. The nuance can imply a swift or graceful downward motion.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of birds diving can symbolize freedom and the beauty of nature. This character may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature's elegance.

Memory Tip

Picture a bird diving down from the sky; the character 頏 resembles a bird's beak pointing downwards, with the top part indicating the sky and the bottom part representing the earth. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'háng'.

Meanings of 頏

háng(hang2)
1to dive, to fly downward
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About 頏

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 頏

Memory Mnemonic

Picture a bird diving down from the sky; the character 頏 resembles a bird's beak pointing downwards, with the top part indicating the sky and the bottom part representing the earth. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'háng'.

Usage Notes

This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion among learners. Ensure to use it correctly in written contexts, especially in literature or poetry. Common collocations include phrases related to flight or movement.

HSK Study Tips

Although 頏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your reading skills, especially in literature. Focus on recognizing it in context and associating it with related verbs of movement at this level.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of birds diving can symbolize freedom and the beauty of nature. This character may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature's elegance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 頏 with similar characters like 飛 (fēi), which means 'to fly' but does not imply the downward motion. A common mistake is to use 頏 when talking about flying upwards, but it specifically denotes a downward action.

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Pronunciation of 頏

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Etymology of 頏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 頏?

Decomposition of 頏

IDS Structure⿰亢頁
Full Character
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Kang4
left
ye4
right
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Cultural Notes for 頏

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of birds diving can symbolize freedom and the beauty of nature. This character may appear in classical texts that reflect on nature's elegance.

Word Family of 頏

Words Containing This Character1
hángfly down
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Compound Meaning

What does 颃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 頏

Common synonyms include 垂降 (chuí jiàng) meaning 'to descend' and 俯冲 (fǔ chōng) meaning 'to dive'. These can provide different nuances depending on the context.