HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
象 — elephant
- Reading
- xiàng
- Meaning
- elephant; image; shape; resemble
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
象 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiàng and it means elephant; image; shape; resemble. 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.
象 appears in everyday chinese words such as 印象 (impression), 大象 (elephant) and 对象 (object, target; partner).
Chinese words containing 象
Frequently asked questions
What does 象 mean in Chinese?
象 means elephant; image; shape; resemble in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 象 read?
象 is read xiàng. Reading it inside real words — 印象 and 大象 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 象 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 象 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 象 in a word?
A common word containing 象 is 印象 (yìn xiàng) — "impression". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 象 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 象 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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