HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
祥 — auspicious
- Reading
- xiáng
- Meaning
- auspicious; propitious
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
祥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xiáng and it means auspicious; propitious. 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.
祥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吉祥 (auspicious, lucky), 慈祥 (kindly, benevolent) and 祥和 (auspicious, peaceful).
Chinese words containing 祥
Frequently asked questions
What does 祥 mean in Chinese?
祥 means auspicious; propitious in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 祥 read?
祥 is read xiáng. Reading it inside real words — 吉祥 and 慈祥 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 祥 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 祥 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 祥 in a word?
A common word containing 祥 is 吉祥 (jíxiáng) — "auspicious, lucky". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 祥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 祥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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