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