愆 (qiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 愆 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 愆 (qiān) means "fault". with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 愆 stroke by stroke?

愆 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 愆 and 㥯?

愆 (qiān) and 㥯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 愆?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 愆?

Common words containing 愆 include: 愆期 (qiān qī) — overdue; 罪愆 (zuì qiān) — Fault; transgression; sin; 愆尤 (qiān yóu) — mistake.

How to Write 愆

The character 愆 (qiān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

愆 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means fault.

Common Words with 愆

愆期 qiān qī

overdue

罪愆 zuì qiān

Fault; transgression; sin

愆尤 qiān yóu

mistake

Example Sentences

这项工程愆期了。

zhè xiàng gōng chéng qiān qī le

This project is overdue.

他在反省自己的罪愆。

tā zài fǎn xǐng zì jǐ de zuì qiān

He is reflecting on his sins.

凡事要避免愆尤。

fán shì yào bì miǎn qiān yóu

One should avoid mistakes and faults in everything.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

Practice Writing 愆 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 愆

What does 愆 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 愆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 愆 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 愆?

What common words use 愆?

How to Write 愆 (qiān)