How to Write 千
The character 千 (qiān) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
千 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means thousand.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 千 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 千
Example Sentences
这本书一千块钱。
zhè běn shū yī qiān kuài qián
This book costs one thousand yuan.
千万要注意安全。
qiān wàn yào zhù yì ān quán
You must be careful about safety.
妹妹在玩秋千。
mèi mèi zài wán qiū qiān
My younger sister is playing on the swing.
Practice Writing 千 (qiān)
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