How to Write 䙴 (qiān) — Meaning “to move; to migrate”

Imagine a large cover (襾) that slides or shifts to a new position, while the bottom part of the character looks like two legs walking. So you can remember: 'The cover is moving with legs' to recall the meaning of migration. This visual trick links the shape to the action of moving.

First write the radical 襾 with a horizontal top stroke, then the vertical and horizontal strokes inside. The bottom part consists of several diagonal strokes; a common mistake is making them too wide or disconnected. Keep the bottom part compact and connected to the cover above for a balanced shape.

䙴居 (qiān jū) means to migrate or move to a new home, often used in formal or historical contexts. 䙴动 (qiān dòng) means to shift or move something, and 䙴位 (qiān wèi) means to change position, such as in a workplace or seating arrangement.

This character is very rare in modern Chinese and is considered a variant of the more common 遷 (qiān). You may find it in classical texts or specialized discussions about migration, but everyday speakers use 搬 (bān) for moving house and 迁 (qiān) for relocation.

Common words containing 䙴 include: 䙴居 (qiān jū) — to migrate; to move house; 䙴动 (qiān dòng) — to move; to shift; 䙴位 (qiān wèi) — to change position.