Everyday characterIdea

向

xiàng

toward; direction

Frequency
#146Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

A window (口) in a house wall (冂)

Idea Both parts give meaning.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

向 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 向 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 向xiàngtowardHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 向 yet.