项 Stroke Order — How to Write 项

Stroke Order

项 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, 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.

项 Radical and Character Components

Components:工页

项 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (head) carries the meaning, while 工 indicates the sound.

Radical: 页 + 3 more strokes

项 Pronunciation and Pinyin

xiàng

Meanings of 项 in Chinese

xiàng项

The back part of the neck; the neck in general; also refers to items, like a necklace, worn around the neck.

她的颈项上挂着一条精致的项链。

A delicate necklace hangs on her neck.

A measure word for items, categories, or projects; an item or matter.

这项任务对他来说非常重要。

This task is very important to him.

refers to an item or amount of money, such as funds, expenses, or income.

这笔款项将用于购买新的设备。

This sum of money will be used to purchase new equipment.

In mathematics, a term in an algebraic expression; a single number, variable, or product of numbers and variables, separated by addition or subtraction signs.

这个代数式有三项。

This algebraic expression has three terms.

Common Words and Phrases with 项

xiàng项bèi背

Refers to the neck and back; often used figuratively to denote one's level or standard, particularly in phrases indicating an inability to match or keep pace with someone.

他在编程方面的造诣极深，同行们都难以望其项背。

His accomplishments in programming are exceptionally profound; his peers find it difficult to even come close to his level.

xiàng项jǐ脊xuān轩

Xiangji Xuan (项脊轩) was the name of the study belonging to Gui Youguang, a renowned classical prose writer of the late Ming Dynasty.

项脊轩是归有光倾注心血、著书立说的地方，见证了他一生中的许多悲欢离合。

Xiangji Xuan was the place where Gui Youguang poured his heart into writing and composing, witnessing many of the joys and sorrows of his life.

xiàng项liàn链

A piece of jewelry, typically a chain or string of beads and/or jewels, worn around the neck.

她戴着一条闪闪发光的钻石项链。

She is wearing a sparkling diamond necklace.

xiàng项mù目

A planned undertaking or a specific piece of work; it can also refer to an item or category.

健康检查包括多个检测项目。

The health check includes several testing items.

xiàng项quān圈

a collar or necklace worn around the neck

她给她的猫戴上了一个闪亮的项圈。

She put a shiny collar on her cat.

xiàng项shì饰

A neck ornament.

她选择了一条精美的丝质项饰，为她的礼服增添了一份优雅。

She chose an exquisite silk neck ornament, adding a touch of elegance to her gown.

xiàng项tú图

A term diagram, representing the energy levels of an isolated atom, with each level labeled by its corresponding quantum numbers.

为了更好地理解原子内部电子的排列方式，科学家们经常绘制并研究其项图。

To better understand the arrangement of electrons within an atom, scientists frequently draw and study its term diagrams.

xiàng项yǔ羽

Xiang Yu (232-202 BC), a prominent general and noble from the Chu state, who led an uprising against the Qin Dynasty, was proclaimed "Hegemon-King of Western Chu," and later contended with Liu Bang for supremacy during the Chu-Han Contention, ultimately ending with his defeat and suicide.