巷
巷 (xiàng) means “lane”. It is made of 共 + 巳 and has 9 strokes, and is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 巷 into its parts
What 巷 is made of
- 共 gòng — all
- 廾 gǒng — two hands
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 八 bā — eight
- 巳 sì — the hours from 9 to 11
- 乚 — hook stroke
巷 stroke order
Example sentences
他家就在这条小巷里。Tā jiā jiù zài zhè tiáo xiǎo xiàng lǐ.His home is just in this alley.
老人们在巷口下棋。Lǎorén men zài xiàng kǒu xiàqí.Old people play chess at the entrance to the lane.
Also built with 共
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xiàng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lane; alley |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | Old HSK 6 |
Questions about 巷
What does 巷 mean?
巷 (xiàng) means “lane; alley”.
How many strokes does 巷 have?
巷 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 巷?
巷 is made of 共 (all) and 巳 (the hours from 9 to 11).
Which HSK level is 巷?
巷 is in Old HSK 6.
Learn 巷 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 198: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.