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珩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
珩héngcentral gem; crown jewelHSK 7, g, 10 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
珩héngtop gem of pendant from girdleHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
珩hángcentral gem; crown jewelHSK 7, g, 10 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
珩hángtop gem of pendant from girdleHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
háng(hang2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1central gem; crown jewel
  2. 2top gem of pendant from girdle
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March 24, 2026

珩háng(hang2)

The character 珩 (háng) refers to a precious gem or jewel, often symbolizing something that is central or of utmost importance, like a crown jewel. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, adornments, or metaphors for something highly valued.

Strokes10Radical王DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of precious gems is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often representing wealth, status, and beauty. In traditional Chinese society, jewelry like 珩 would be worn during significant ceremonies, symbolizing not just adornment but also one's social standing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sparkling jewel at the center of a crown, representing the pinnacle of beauty and value. The character 珩 has the radical '王' (king) at the bottom, reminding you that this gem is fit for royalty. The '亘' part can evoke the idea of stretching out, as if the jewel extends its beauty in all directions.

Meanings of 珩

háng(hang2)
primary
1central gem; crown jewel
2top gem of pendant from girdle
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About 珩

珩Simplified
10Strokes
王Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 珩

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 珩 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be considered formal or literary. It often collocates with terms for jewelry or precious items, such as '珠宝' (zhūbǎo, jewelry). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that refer to less valuable items.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character, 珩 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists. However, it can be related to other HSK Level 4 characters that denote precious items or status, such as 宝 (bǎo, treasure) or 珠 (zhū, pearl). Focus on recognizing its components to aid memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 珩 with characters like 亘 (gèn), which has a completely different meaning. Ensure you remember that 珩 specifically relates to precious gems and is distinguished by its unique radicals.

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Pronunciation of 珩

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Etymology of 珩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)行
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Case file: 珩

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half行 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 珩?

Decomposition of 珩

IDS Structure⿰王行
珩Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
行hang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 珩?

How to say central gem; crown jewel in Chinese

“central gem; crown jewel” in Chinese is珩héng

The character 珩 (háng) refers to a precious gem or jewel, often symbolizing something that is central or of utmost importance, like a crown jewel. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, adornments, or metaphors for something highly valued.

When to use 珩

Be mindful that 珩 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be considered formal or literary. It often collocates with terms for jewelry or precious items, such as '珠宝' (zhūbǎo, jewelry). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that refer to less valuable items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 珩 with characters like 亘 (gèn), which has a completely different meaning. Ensure you remember that 珩 specifically relates to precious gems and is distinguished by its unique radicals.

Write 珩

珩

Practice writing 珩 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 珩

Words Containing This Character1
珩hángtop gem of pendant from girdle
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Compound Meaning

What does 珩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 珩

It is pronounced as 'háng' with a rising tone.

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