xiang
Xiang is a pinyin transliteration that may refer to several distinct terms in Chinese language and geography. It is commonly used as a personal surname, representing more than one Chinese character, and appears in various place names and cultural terms.
Geography and administrative use: The Xiang River, or Xiang Jiang, is a major river in southern China
Cultural usage: In Xiangqi, the Chinese board game known as Chinese chess, a piece called xiang represents
Other uses: Xiang can function as a given name or as a component in various geographic names,