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象棋 (xiàng qí) — “Chinese chess, Xiangqi” in Chinese

象棋 (xiàng qí) means “Chinese chess, Xiangqi” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

Chinese chess

Xiangqi

国际象棋不是靠运气取胜的。

Chess is not a game of chance.

他对国际象棋已经产生了浓厚的兴趣。

He has developed a consuming passion for chess.

The characters in 象棋

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
象
xiàng12elephant; image; phenomenon
棋
qí12board game pieces

More words starting with 象

  • xiàng象shēng声Onomatopoeia; imitative words.
  • xiàng象shēng声cí词onomatopoeia
  • xiàng象xíng形pictograph, pictographic
  • xiàng象xíng形zì字pictogram, pictograph
  • xiàng象xíng形wén文zì字hieroglyphs, pictographs
  • xiàng象zhēng征symbol, symbolize
  • xiàng象zhēng征gōng公zhèng正symbol of justice, emblem of justice
  • xiàng象zhēng征xìng性de地Symbolically, Nominally
  • xiàng象zhēng征yì意yì义symbolic meaning, symbolism
  • xiàng象zhēng征zhe着symbolizes, represents
  • xiàng象qí棋dà大shī师Chess master, Grandmaster
  • xiàng象qí棋bǐ比sài赛Chess game, Chess match

Frequently asked questions

What does 象棋 mean in Chinese?
象棋 (xiàng qí) means “Chinese chess, Xiangqi”.
How do you pronounce 象棋?
象棋 is pronounced xiàng qí in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “Chinese chess” in Chinese?
“Chinese chess” is 象棋 (xiàng qí) in Chinese.
How is 象棋 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 象棋, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 象棋 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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