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

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

The Chinese character 搴 (qiān) means "lift / pluck". with 14 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 搴 stroke by stroke?

搴 has 14 strokes. The radical is 手. 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 搴 and 掌?

搴 (qiān) and 掌 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 搴?

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

Q: What common words use 搴?

Common words containing 搴 include: 搴旗 (qiān qí) — seize the flag; 搴裳 (qiān shang) — lift up one's skirt; 搴取 (qiān qǔ) — pluck / pick.

How to Write 搴

The character 搴 (qiān) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 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

搴 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means lift / pluck.

Common Words with 搴

搴旗 qiān qí

seize the flag

搴裳 qiān shang

lift up one's skirt

搴取 qiān qǔ

pluck / pick

Example Sentences

战士搴旗前进。

zhàn shì qiān qí qián jìn

The soldier advances, seizing the enemy's flag.

他搴裳涉水。

tā qiān shang shè shuǐ

He lifted his clothes and waded through the water.

搴取山中花草。

qiān qǔ shān zhōng huā cǎo

Pluck flowers and plants in the mountains.

Similar Characters

掌 zhǎng

掣 chè

掰 bāi

Practice Writing 搴 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搴

What does 搴 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搴 and 掌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搴?

What common words use 搴?

How to Write 搴 (qiān)