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向
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 向
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 向 | Xiàng | surname Xiang |
| 方向 | fāng xiàng | direction; orientation |
| 导向 | dǎo xiàng | to be oriented towards; orientation |
| 倾向 | qīng xiàng | trend; tendency |
| 外向 | wài xiàng | extroverted (personality); (economics etc) export-oriented |
| 向导 | xiàng dǎo | guide |
| 向来 | xiàng lái | always (previously) |
| 向往 | xiàng wǎng | to yearn for; to look forward to |
FAQ
How many strokes does 向 have?
向 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 向?
The pinyin for 向 is xiàng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄧㄤˋ.
What does 向 mean in Chinese?
向 means: surname Xiang. It appears in common words such as 向、方向、导向.