相 Stroke Order — How to Write 相
相 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 目, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
相 Radical and Character Components
相 is an ideographic compound. To stare 目 at a tree 木, meaning to observe.
Radical: 目 + 4 more strokes
相 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiāng
- xiàng
Meanings of 相 in Chinese
1
xiāng相
Mutual; reciprocal; each other; similar or identical.
我们从小就相识，是最好的朋友。
We have known each other since childhood and are the best of friends.
Actions directed from one party to another; mutually; to each other.
他们俩相处得很好。
The two of them get along very well.
To personally examine or choose, to take a fancy to (e.g., a potential partner, an item).
她一眼就相中了这件衣服
She took a fancy to this dress at first sight.
2
xiàng相
Appearance; looks; aspect. Refers to one's facial features or overall look.
我们一起去公园照相吧。
Let's go to the park together to take photos.
The appearance or phase of an object.
今晚的月相很美。
Tonight's moon phase is very beautiful.
to examine or judge, often referring to physiognomy (face reading) or fortune-telling by appearance.
那位老人懂得相面，能说出很多关于未来的事情。
That old man understands physiognomy and can tell many things about the future.
An assistant or highest official, especially in ancient times; prime minister.
这位宰相深受百姓爱戴。
This prime minister was deeply loved by the common people.
a high-ranking government official, often equivalent to a minister or secretary of state in some traditional or historical contexts.
他曾是一位著名的宰相。
He was once a famous prime minister.
A component or stage in an AC circuit; phase.
这是一种三相交流电机。
This is a three-phase AC motor.
A physical or chemical state of a substance.
在物理学中，物质可以存在于固态、液态、气态等不同的相。
In physics, matter can exist in different phases, such as solid, liquid, and gas.
In physics, '相' (xiàng) refers to 'phase' or 'phase angle', which describes the state of a periodically varying quantity at a given point in its cycle.
电器的启动需要考虑电压和电流之间的相位差。
The startup of electrical appliances requires considering the phase difference between voltage and current.
Common Words and Phrases with 相
1
to live in peace with each other; to coexist peacefully without conflicts
他们俩虽然性格不同，但多年来一直相安无事。
Although they have different personalities, they have lived in peace with each other for many years.
2
accompany each other; be together
阅读能让心灵得到慰藉，一本好书就像一位老朋友，永远相伴左右
Reading can bring comfort to the soul, and a good book is like an old friend, always by your side.
3
to help each other; to aid; to assist
在困难时，朋友之间更应相帮。
When in difficulty, friends should help each other even more.
4
to compare; compared to/with
今年的收成相比去年有了显著增长。
This year's harvest has significantly increased compared to last year.
5
a photo album
我将这次旅行的照片整理成了一个精美的相册，准备分享给家人和朋友。
I organized the photos from this trip into a beautiful album, ready to share with family and friends.
6
7
to match; to suit; to be commensurate
她的穿着打扮与她的身份和场合很相称。
Her attire is quite commensurate with her status and the occasion.
8
to inherit in succession; to carry on
这项独特的工艺技术由师傅们代代相承，得以完整保留。
This unique craft technique has been handed down from generation to generation by masters, allowing it to be perfectly preserved.
9
Multiply.
如果压力和睡眠不足相乘，对人的健康影响会更大。
If stress and lack of sleep mutually intensify, the impact on a person's health will be greater.
10
to be locked in a stalemate
两队在比赛中一直相持不下，直到最后一刻才分出胜负。
The two teams remained deadlocked throughout the match, and the winner was not decided until the final moment.
11
To appear and disappear mutually, often without encountering each other.
这对猫狗经常在后院里相出没，但它们作息时间不同，所以很少能玩到一起。
This cat and dog frequently appear and disappear in the backyard, but their routines are different, so they rarely get to play together.
12
to live together; to get along with someone
她和新同事相处得非常融洽。
She gets along very harmoniously with her new colleagues.
13
Tradition has it that; to be handed down
相传很久以前，这里有一片神奇的森林
It is said that a long time ago, there was a magical forest here.
14
To treat each other with mutual respect, as if guests.
他们夫妻多年，却依然相待如宾，从不争吵。
They have been a couple for many years, yet they still treat each other with such courtesy and respect as if they were guests, and never quarrel.
15
Quite, fairly; equivalent, corresponding, or suitable.
今天的讨论相当深入，大家提出了许多有价值的观点。
Today's discussion was quite in-depth, and everyone put forward many valuable insights.
More words with 相
- bàn扮xiàng相costume and makeup, stage appearance
- zǎi宰xiàng相Prime minister in feudal China.
- chéng丞xiàng相prime minister
- jiǒng窘xiàng相awkward appearance, predicament
- liǎn脸xiàng相Facial features, Appearance
- shǔ属xiàng相Chinese zodiac sign, zodiac animal
- fú福xiàng相an appearance showing good fortune
- lìn蔺xiàng相rú如Lin Xiangru
- dū督xiàng相Supervising Minister
- liàng亮xiàng相debut, make an appearance
- shuì睡xiàng相one's posture in sleep
- nán男bīn傧xiàng相groomsman, best man
- xiāng相guān关Related, Relevant
- xiāng相hù互mutually, each other
- xiàng相jī机camera
- xiāng相jù聚Meet, Gather
- xiāng相sì似similar, alike
- xiāng相xìn信believe, trust
- xiāng相yù遇Meet, Encounter
- yòu右chéng丞xiàng相Right Chancellor, Chancellor on the Right
Idioms with 相
- xiāng相chā差wú无jǐ几almost identical
- xiāng相chí持bù不xià下at a stalemate
- xiāng相dé得shèn甚huān欢get along wonderfully
- xiāng相dé得yì益zhāng彰complement each other, bringing out the best
- xiāng相duì对wú无yán言speechless facing each other
- xiāng相fǎn反xiāng相chéng成opposing yet complementary
- xiàng相fū夫jiào教zǐ子be a good wife and loving mother
- xiāng相fǔ辅ér而xíng行to complement and assist each other
- xiāng相fǔ辅xiāng相chéng成mutually complementary and reinforcing
- xiāng相gù顾shī失sè色look at each other, turning pale
- xiāng相hù互zūn尊zhòng重show mutual respect
- xiàng相jī机ér而dòng动size up situation and act accordingly
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Open the tool →Questions about 相
What does 相 mean in Chinese?
相 (xiāng) means “Mutual” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 相?
相 has 2 pronunciations: xiāng, xiàng.
How many strokes does 相 have?
相 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 相?
相 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 目. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 相?
The radical of 相 is 目, and 相 is an ideographic compound.