项

項
xiàng
HSK 6
#571 most
frequent character
neck, sum, funds
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

项 uses 页 head as meaning part and 工 gōng as sound part. It first meant the nape, the rear of the neck. The sense “item” was borrowed by sound, and from it came the measure word for itemized things. 页 is a cursive shortcut from 頁.

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Example Sentences

这项研究很有意义。
zhèxiàng yánjiū hěnyǒu yìyì 。
This research project is very meaningful.
我的基金会有很多项资金。
wǒde jījīn huì yǒu hěnduō xiàng zījīn 。
My foundation has a lot of funds.
他得到了这项荣誉。
tā dédào le zhèxiàng róngyù 。
He received this honor.

Words with similar meanings

个gè
item
A general measure word used for individual items or units.
项xiàng
project
Refers specifically to a planned undertaking, emphasizing the organized aspect.

Words Starting With 项

项目xiàng mù
item; project; sports event
项链xiàng liàn
necklace

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