HSK 6, n, 17 strokes, radical 雨, rank #34165, Very Hard
霞
xiá
rosy clouds
HSK 6, n, 17 strokes, radical 雨, rank #34165, Very Hard
xiá(xia2) T2
1red clouds
2rosy clouds
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March 24, 2026
霞xiá(xia2)
The character 霞 (xiá) refers to the beautiful red or rosy clouds that often appear in the sky, particularly during sunrise or sunset. It is commonly used in poetic and literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature's beauty and the fleeting moments of twilight.
Strokes17Radical雨Frequency#34165DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 霞 is often associated with beauty and transience, reflecting the aesthetics of nature that are celebrated in traditional poetry and art, particularly during moments of dawn and dusk.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sunset where the sky is painted with a brilliant hue of red clouds, resembling a warm scarf wrapping around the horizon. The character 霞 has a component that looks like a roof (𠂇), suggesting these clouds are like a cozy blanket covering the sky.
Meanings of 霞
xiá(xia2)
1red clouds
2rosy clouds
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About 霞
霞Simplified
17Strokes
雨Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#34165Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 霞
Quick Contrast
晨曦 (chénxī, morning light) vs 夕阳 (xīyáng, sunset) — use 霞 for cloud imagery specifically, while 晨曦 focuses on light and 夕阳 on the sun itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sunset where the sky is painted with a brilliant hue of red clouds, resembling a warm scarf wrapping around the horizon. The character 霞 has a component that looks like a roof (𠂇), suggesting these clouds are like a cozy blanket covering the sky.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 霞 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in formal contexts such as poetry and literature, rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone; 'xiá' has a rising tone, which can be mistakenly pronounced flat or falling.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 霞 connects with other descriptive words for colors and natural phenomena. Focus on using it in poetic or artistic contexts, and practice pairing it with verbs related to observing or appreciating nature.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 霞 is often associated with beauty and transience, reflecting the aesthetics of nature that are celebrated in traditional poetry and art, particularly during moments of dawn and dusk.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 霞 with 云 (yún), which means clouds in general. For example, saying '我看到美丽的云' (I see beautiful clouds) instead of using 霞 to describe a sunset's unique colors. Always remember to use 霞 when referring to those special rosy clouds.
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Grammar Patterns of 霞
霞 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Argumentative and Wang Yingxia time in more readers than they read Yu.
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常用的长石主要有: 花岗岩、霞硌、正长石等火烧岩.
cháng yòng de cháng shí zhǔ yào yǒu: : huā gǎng、 yán 、、 xiá luò 、 zhèng cháng shí děng.
Feldspar commonly used are: granite a long stone set fire to rocks.
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霞多利的果实很小, 但果皮很厚, 且易破裂, 易氧化.
xiá duō lì de guǒ shí hěn xiǎo, , dàn guǒ pí hěn, hòu , qiě yì, pò liè ,.
Chardonnay berries are relatively small, thin - skinned, fragile , and oxidize easily.
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The sunset glow tinted the sky red.
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Cultural Notes for 霞
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 霞 is often associated with beauty and transience, reflecting the aesthetics of nature that are celebrated in traditional poetry and art, particularly during moments of dawn and dusk.
Word Family of 霞
Words Containing This Character17
霞xiáred clouds
晚霞sunset glow
林青霞Brigitte Lin (1954-), Taiwanese actress
霞光multicolored sunlight of sunrise or sunset
栖霞Xixia county level city in Yantai 煙台|烟台, Shandong棲霞
王军霞Wang Junxia (1973-), Chinese long-distance runner王軍霞
彩霞cǎixiáclouds tinged with sunset hues
徐霞客Xu Xiake (1587-1641), Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer, author of Xu Xiake's Travel Diaries 徐霞客遊記|徐霞客游记[XúXiákèYóujì]
栖霞区Qixia District of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏棲霞區
霞浦Xiapu county in Ningde 寧德|宁德[Níngdé], Fujian
烟霞haze煙霞
伏明霞Fu Mingxia (1978-), Chinese diving champion
霞飞Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), leading French general at the start of World War One霞飛
霞浦县Xiapu county in Ningde 寧德|宁德[Níngdé], Fujian霞浦縣
丹霞山Mt Danxia in Shaoguan 韶關|韶关[Sháoguān], Guangdong
栖霞市Xixia county level city in Yantai 煙台|烟台, Shandong棲霞市
霞山区Xiashan district of Zhanjiang city 湛江市[Zhànjiāngshì], Guangdong霞山區
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Compound Meaning
What does 霞 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 霞
You can say '天边的霞很美' (The clouds at the horizon are beautiful).
No, 霞 is more frequently used in literary and poetic contexts rather than in daily dialogue.
霞 specifically refers to the red or rosy clouds seen during sunrise or sunset, while 云 is a general term for clouds.
