unknown, 12 strokes, radical 食, rank #41325, Very Hard
飨
xiǎng
to entertain
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 食, rank #41325, Very Hard
xiǎng(xiang3) T3
1banquet; to host a banquet
2(literary) to offer food and drinks
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March 24, 2026
飨(饗)xiǎng(xiang3)
The character 飨 (xiǎng) refers to hosting or offering a banquet, and it can imply entertaining guests with food and drinks. It is often used in literary or formal contexts, emphasizing hospitality and the social aspect of dining. This term is less common in everyday conversation but is relevant in cultural and ceremonial settings.
Strokes12Radical食Frequency#41325DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, hosting a banquet is a significant way to show respect and hospitality, especially during festivals and important events. The tradition of offering food and drinks is deeply rooted in social interactions and familial bonds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand feast where guests are served delicious food. The character 飨 looks like a person (亻) with a plate of food (饣) in hand, ready to entertain. The 'xiǎng' sound can remind you of the joyful 'sang' of guests enjoying a meal together.
Meanings of 飨
xiǎng(xiang3)
1banquet; to host a banquet
2(literary) to offer food and drinks
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About 飨
飨Simplified
饗Traditional
12Strokes
食Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand feast where guests are served delicious food. The character 飨 looks like a person (亻) with a plate of food (饣) in hand, ready to entertain. The 'xiǎng' sound can remind you of the joyful 'sang' of guests enjoying a meal together.
Usage Notes
This word is more formal and literary, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include '宴请' (yànqǐng - to host a banquet) and '盛宴' (shèngyàn - grand feast). Learners should be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'xiǎng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
While 飨 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK level 5 words like '宴' (yàn - banquet) and '请' (qǐng - to invite). Students should focus on recognizing its formal usage and connecting it with other words related to hospitality and dining.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, hosting a banquet is a significant way to show respect and hospitality, especially during festivals and important events. The tradition of offering food and drinks is deeply rooted in social interactions and familial bonds.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 飨 with similar-sounding characters like 享 (xiǎng - to enjoy). A common mistake is using 飨 in casual contexts, where '请客' (qǐng kè - to treat guests) would be more appropriate.
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Cultural Notes for 飨
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In Chinese culture, hosting a banquet is a significant way to show respect and hospitality, especially during festivals and important events. The tradition of offering food and drinks is deeply rooted in social interactions and familial bonds.
Word Family of 飨
Words Containing This Character2
飨xiǎngto entertain饗
飨宴feast饗宴
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飨
No, 飨 is more formal and typically found in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Related words include 宴 (yàn - banquet) and 请 (qǐng - to invite), which are more commonly used.
You might say '他为我们举办了一场盛宴' (Tā wèi wǒmen jǔbànle yī chǎng shèngyàn - He hosted a grand banquet for us).
