(xiāng) - Xiang — refers to the fragrant wood of & also used to describe fragrant materials or fragrant

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xiāng | 21 strokes | radical:

· xiāng

Xiang — refers to the fragrant wood of the sandalwood tree;

also used to describe fragrant materials or fragrant wood in general.

Xiang — refers to the fragrant wood ofalso used to describe fragrant materials or fragrant

Usage highlights

Fragrant woodSandalwoodAromatic materialsFragrant timberScented wood

Synonyms

  • sandalwood (more common term for fragrant wood)
  • 香木fragrant wood

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The incense is made from fragrant sandalwood (欀木).
  • This cabinet is crafted from aromatic wood (欀木 cabinet).
  • Traditional incense often uses fragrant materials (欀香).

Collocations

  • Fragrant wood(欀木)
  • Sandalwood(欀香木)
  • Aromatic materials(欀香)
  • Fragrant timber(欀材)
  • Scented wood(香欀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with precious aromatic woods used in incense, furniture, and religious ceremonies.
  • The character contains the wood radical (木), indicating its connection to trees and wood materials.

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