刘翔

劉翔

Liúxiáng

noun #84,127

Meanings

1 Liu Xiang (Olympic 110m hurdles gold medalist)

Characters

surname; to kill; to slaughter

to soar; to glide

Literally 'soaring Liu' — a name suggesting freedom and athleticism.

Examples

刘翔是中国田径的骄傲。

Liúxiáng shì Zhōngguó tiánjìng de jiāoào.

Liu Xiang is the pride of Chinese athletics.

Tips

culture

Liu Xiang's 2004 Olympic gold medal was a huge moment for China, as it was the first time a Chinese man had won a gold medal in track and field.

Stroke Order

刘 liú

翔 xiáng