祥 xiáng happiness
happiness; good fortune; auspicious
How to remember 祥: 礻 sign + 羊 sheep = happiness. The shepherd takes it as a sign when his oldest sheep has a lamb on new year's morning, a promise of happiness.
Component breakdown
祥 = 礻 sign + 羊 sheep
- 礻 sign
- 羊 sheep
The shepherd takes it as a sign when his oldest sheep has a lamb on new year's morning, a promise of happiness.
How it is used
- Auspicious/good fortune - 吉祥 (jíxiáng) auspicious/lucky: 吉祥如意 good luck and everything as you wish.
- 吉祥物 (jíxiángwù) = a mascot (of an event/brand).
- 慈祥 (cíxiáng) = kindly/benevolent (of an elder's face/manner): 慈祥的老人 a kindly old person.
- 祥和 (xiánghé) = serene and harmonious (祥和的气氛 a peaceful, festive atmosphere).