Character Animation

Character: 湘

Pinyin: xiāng (Xiang1)

Meaning: abbr. for Hunan 湖南 province in south central China / abbr. for Xiangjiang river in Hunan province

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "湘" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly