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March 24, 2026
桑Sāng(Sang1)
桑 (sāng) primarily refers to the mulberry tree, which is significant in traditional Chinese agriculture and silk production. It is also used as a surname, especially among Chinese families. The character has historical significance as it relates to the cultivation of silkworms, which feed on mulberry leaves.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the mulberry tree is associated with silk production, as it provides leaves for silkworms, which are crucial for silk-making. This connection highlights the importance of agriculture and craftsmanship in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large mulberry tree (桑) with its broad leaves. The shape of the character resembles a tree with branches (木) and leaves, helping you remember that it represents a tree. Connect 'sāng' with 'sang' from 'singing,' as in singing under the shade of a beautiful mulberry tree.
Meanings of 桑
Sāng(Sang1)
1mulberry tree
2mulberry tree; surname
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AI Study Notes for 桑
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large mulberry tree (桑) with its broad leaves. The shape of the character resembles a tree with branches (木) and leaves, helping you remember that it represents a tree. Connect 'sāng' with 'sang' from 'singing,' as in singing under the shade of a beautiful mulberry tree.
Usage Notes
桑 is often used in more formal contexts, such as in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 桑树 (sāngshù - mulberry tree) and 桑蚕 (sāngcán - mulberry silkworm). Be careful with pronunciation; the first tone (sāng) must be clear to avoid confusion with other tones.
HSK Study Tips
桑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to nature and plants. Students should focus on recognizing characters with similar structures and tones to enhance their reading comprehension.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the mulberry tree is associated with silk production, as it provides leaves for silkworms, which are crucial for silk-making. This connection highlights the importance of agriculture and craftsmanship in Chinese history.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 桑 (sāng) with other similar-sounding words like 僧 (sēng - monk), leading to miscommunication. Always ensure you're using the correct tone: 桑 is first tone, while 僧 is first tone as well but has a different meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 桑
桑 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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____塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智慧的人中龙凤。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
Example Sentences for 桑 (10)
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1
桑塔格一直是那种兼具美貌与智慧的人中龙凤。
sāng tǎ gé yī zhí shì nà zhǒng jiān jù měi mào yǔ zhì huì de rén zhōng lóng fèng。
Sontag has always been that rarity, a glamorous intellectual.
2
我隐隐觉得打电话的是桑特罗。
wǒ yǐn yǐn jué dé dǎ diàn huà de shì sāng tè luó。
I just had a feeling that it was Santero on the telephone.
3
北边是班亚斯德桑隆温泉。
běi biān shì bān yà sī dé sāng lóng wēn quán。
To the north are the hot springs of Banyas de Sant Loan.
4
桑普多利亚队主场1比2负于热那亚队之后，终止了自己的不败纪录。
sāng pǔ duō lì yà duì zhǔ cháng1 12 bǐ 2 fù yú rè nà yà duì， zhī hòu ， zhōng zhǐ le zì jǐ de bù。
Sampdoria lost their unbeaten record with a 2-1 home defeat against Genoa.
5
他们花了36个小时穿过茂密的莫桑比克丛林。
tā mén huā le36 36 gè xiǎo shí chuān guò mào mì de mò sāng bǐ kè cóng。
They walked through the dense Mozambican bush for thirty six hours.
6
书中主要描写桑迪的两个已到中年的孩子。
shū zhōng zhǔ yào miáo xiě sāng dí de liǎng gè yǐ dào zhōng nián de hái zǐ。
The bulk of the book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children.
7
那架单引擎飞机在亚利桑那州西部着陆。
nà jià dān yǐn qíng fēi jī zài yà lì sāng nà zhōu xī bù zháo lù。
The single-engine plane landed in western Arizona.
Saunas can be hazardous if misused. Avoid a big meal beforehand.
9
桑德拉决心成为医生，她的坚持取得了成功。
sāng dé lā jué xīn chéng wéi yī shēng， ， tā de jiān chí qǔ dé le chéng。
Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
10
那些熟悉桑德斯的人都称他为手段高明的政治家。
nà xiē shú xī sāng dé sī de rén dū chēng tā wéi shǒu duàn gāo míng de zhèng zhì jiā。
Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.
Cultural Notes for 桑
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the mulberry tree is associated with silk production, as it provides leaves for silkworms, which are crucial for silk-making. This connection highlights the importance of agriculture and craftsmanship in Chinese history.
Word Family of 桑
Compounds9
嗓sang3throat
搡sang3to push over; to push back
磉sang3plinth, stone base
颡sang3forehead; to kowtow
槡
縔
褬
鎟
顙sang3forehead; to kowtow
Words Containing This Character17
桑Sāngmulberry tree
沧桑cāngsānggreat changes滄桑
桑拿sāngnásauna (loanword)
桑塔纳Santana (name)桑塔納
桑德拉Sandra (name)
亚利桑那州Arizona亞利桑那州
亚利桑那Arizona亞利桑那
坦桑尼亚Tanzania坦桑尼亞
桑德斯Sanders (name)
桑巴samba (dance) (loanword)
尼桑Nissan, Japanese car make (derived from 日產)
哈桑Hassan District
莫桑比克Mozambique
扶桑Fusang, mythical island of ancient literature, often interpreted as Japan
洛桑Lausanne (city in Switzerland)
卡桑德拉Cassandra (given name)
沧海桑田fig. the transformations of the world滄海桑田
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Frequently Asked Questions about 桑
桑 means mulberry tree, and it can also be a surname.
桑 is pronounced as 'sāng' with a high, level tone.
Yes, 桑树 (sāngshù) means mulberry tree, which is often used in discussions about agriculture.
