HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
巷 — alley
- Reading
- xiàng
- Meaning
- alley; lane
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
巷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiàng and it means alley; lane. 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.
巷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 巷 (lane, alley) and 大街小巷 (streets and alleys).
Chinese words containing 巷
Frequently asked questions
What does 巷 mean in Chinese?
巷 means alley; lane in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 巷 read?
巷 is read xiàng. Reading it inside real words — 巷 and 大街小巷 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巷 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 巷 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巷 in a word?
A common word containing 巷 is 巷 (xiàng) — "lane, alley". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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