HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
乡 — countryside
- Reading
- xiāng
- Meaning
- countryside; native place;乡
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiāng and it means countryside; native place;乡. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
乡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乡 (countryside, village), 家乡 (hometown) and 乡村 (countryside, village).
Chinese words containing 乡
Frequently asked questions
What does 乡 mean in Chinese?
乡 means countryside; native place;乡 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乡 read?
乡 is read xiāng. Reading it inside real words — 乡 and 家乡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乡 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 乡 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乡 in a word?
A common word containing 乡 is 乡 (xiāng) — "countryside, village". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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