HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
像 — to be like
- Reading
- xiàng
- Meaning
- to be like; to resemble; to seem; image; portrait; such as
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
像 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xiàng and it means to be like; to resemble; to seem; image; portrait; such as. 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.
像 appears in everyday chinese words such as 像 (look like, resemble), 像 (resemble; like) and 像 (resemble, be like).
Chinese words containing 像
Frequently asked questions
What does 像 mean in Chinese?
像 means to be like; to resemble; to seem; image; portrait; such as in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 像 read?
像 is read xiàng. Reading it inside real words — 像 and 像 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 像 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 像 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 像 in a word?
A common word containing 像 is 像 (xiàng) — "look like, resemble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 像 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 像 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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