# 象棋 (xiàngqí)

In Mandarin Chinese, 象棋 (xiàngqí) means “Chinese chess”. It was previously included at level 5 of the HSK 2.0 exam.

- Meaning: Chinese chess
- Pinyin: xiàngqí (xiang4 qi2)
- Not in HSK 3.0
- HSK 2.0 · Level 5
- Measure word: 副

## Examples

- 两位老人正在树下下象棋。
  Liǎng wèi lǎorén zhèngzài shùxià xià xiàngqí.
  Two old men are playing Chinese chess under the tree.

## Characters

- 象 (xiàng): elephant; shape
- [棋](https://hanziro.com/word/qi-chess/) (qí): chess; board game

https://hanziro.com/word/xiang-qi-chinese-chess/

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