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香肠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
香肠xiāngchángsausageHSK 6, n, rank #4736, Hard
xiāngcháng(xiang1chang2) T1
  1. 1sausage
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March 24, 2026
香肠(香腸)xiāngcháng(xiang1chang2)

香肠 (xiāngcháng) refers to sausage, a common food item in Chinese cuisine. It is often made from minced meat blended with spices and encased in a casing, and can be found in various regional styles across China. The term can also refer to the general concept of sausage in cooking contexts.

Frequency#4736DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sausages like 腊肠 (làcháng) are often made during the Lunar New Year as part of traditional festivities, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fragrant' (香) 'long' (肠) sausage sizzling on a grill, filling the air with a delicious aroma. The character 香 represents the smell, while 肠 visually resembles a long tube, just like how sausage is shaped.

Meanings of 香肠

xiāngcháng(xiang1chang2)
1sausage
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About 香肠

香肠Simplified
香腸Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4736Frequency Rank
根Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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腊肠 (làcháng) - use 香肠 for general sausage types, but 腊肠 specifically refers to a type of cured sausage.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'fragrant' (香) 'long' (肠) sausage sizzling on a grill, filling the air with a delicious aroma. The character 香 represents the smell, while 肠 visually resembles a long tube, just like how sausage is shaped.

Usage Notes

When using 香肠, be mindful of the tone: saying 'xiāngcháng' (with the correct tones) is essential to avoid confusion. This word is commonly used in both casual and formal settings, particularly when discussing food. Common collocations include 香肠炒饭 (fried rice with sausage) and 烤香肠 (grilled sausage).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 香肠 connects well with other food-related vocabulary. Students should focus on mastering the tones and practice using it in various culinary contexts, such as ordering food or discussing recipes.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sausages like 腊肠 (làcháng) are often made during the Lunar New Year as part of traditional festivities, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

Common Mistakes

A frequent mistake is mispronouncing the tones, such as saying 'xiang2 chang2' instead of 'xiang1 chang2'. Another mistake is using the wrong measure word; remember to use 根 (gēn) for 香肠.

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Component Characters

香xiāngfragrant
HSK 49 strokes香
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肠chángintestines
HSK 67 strokes⺼
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Grammar Patterns of 香肠

香肠 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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将混合物拧成一段段的____，不要把皮弄破。

Twist the mixture into individual sausages without splitting the skins.

Example Sentences for 香肠 (10)

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将混合物拧成一段段的香肠，不要把皮弄破。

jiāng hùn hé wù níng chéng yī duàn duàn de xiāng cháng， ， bù yào bǎ pí nòng。

Twist the mixture into individual sausages without splitting the skins.
2
切香肠用的刀放在水槽里。

qiē xiāng cháng yòng de dāo fàng zài shuǐ cáo lǐ。

The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink.
3
注意别把那些香肠给烤焦了。

zhù yì bié bǎ nà xiē xiāng cháng gěi kǎo jiāo le。

Mind you don't burn those sausages.
4
附近一抹微云形如一串鼓鼓囊囊的小香肠.

fù jìn yī mǒ wēi yún xíng rú yī chuàn gǔ gǔ náng náng de xiǎo xiāng cháng.

There was a string of tiny clouds shaped like miniature plump sausages.
5
在德国旅行时，我尝试了各种不同风味的香肠，真是难以忘怀。

Zài Déguó lǚxíng shí, wǒ chángshìle gè zhǒng bùtóng fēngwèi de xiāngcháng, zhēn shì nányǐ wànghuái.

During my trip to Germany, I tried various flavors of sausages, which were truly unforgettable.
6
这家店的自制香肠以天然香料著称，吸引了很多食客。

Zhè jiā diàn de zìzhì xiāngcháng yǐ tiānrán xiāngliào zhùchēng, xīyǐnle hěn duō shíkè.

This shop's homemade sausages are famous for their natural spices and attract many diners.
7
早餐我喜欢吃煎蛋配香肠，美味又简单。

Zǎocān wǒ xǐhuān chī jiāndàn pèi xiāngcháng, měiwèi yòu jiǎndān.

For breakfast, I like to eat fried eggs with sausage; it's delicious and simple.
8
他买了一种新口味的香肠，准备在周末的烧烤派对上试试。

Tā mǎile yī zhǒng xīn kǒuwèi de xiāngcháng, zhǔnbèi zài zhōumò de shāokǎo pàiduì shàng shì shì.

He bought a new flavor of sausage to try at the barbecue party this weekend.
9
妈妈常用香肠做一道特别的意大利面，味道非常好。

Māma cháng yòng xiāngcháng zuò yī dào tèbié de Yìdàlì miàn, wèidào fēicháng hǎo.

Mom often uses sausage to make a special pasta, and it tastes really good.
10
在超市里，他发现了一种素食香肠，尝试后觉得味道不错。

Zài chāoshì lǐ, tā fāxiàn le yī zhǒng sùshí xiāngcháng, chángshì hòu juéde wèidào búcuò.

In the supermarket, he found a type of vegetarian sausage and thought it tasted good after trying it.

Cultural Notes for 香肠

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, sausages like 腊肠 (làcháng) are often made during the Lunar New Year as part of traditional festivities, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While Western sausages often vary in flavor and style, Chinese sausages are typically sweeter and have a distinct texture, reflecting regional flavors and culinary traditions.

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