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

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

The Chinese character 扦 (qiān) means "to prick or stick in". with 6 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扦 stroke by stroke?

扦 has 6 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 扦 and 㧜?

扦 (qiān) and 㧜 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 扦?

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

Q: What common words use 扦?

Common words containing 扦 include: 扦子 (qiān zi) — skewer or probe; 扦插 (qiān chā) — to propagate by cuttings; 扦脚 (qiān jiǎo) — to trim toenails.

How to Write 扦

The character 扦 (qiān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

扦 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to prick or stick in.

Common Words with 扦

扦子 qiān zi

skewer or probe

扦插 qiān chā

to propagate by cuttings

扦脚 qiān jiǎo

to trim toenails

Example Sentences

羊肉串在扦子上。

yáng ròu chuàn zài qiān zi shàng

The mutton skewers are on the skewers.

这种花可以扦插。

zhè zhòng huā kě yǐ qiān chā

This flower can be grown from cuttings.

他去店里扦脚。

tā qù diàn lǐ qiān jiǎo

He went to the shop for a pedicure.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扎 zā

扑 pū

Practice Writing 扦 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扦

What does 扦 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扦 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扦?

What common words use 扦?

How to Write 扦 (qiān)