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

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

The Chinese character 签 (qiān) means "to sign / a lot (for divination)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 签 stroke by stroke?

签 has 13 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 签 and 笨?

签 (qiān) and 笨 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 签?

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

Q: What common words use 签?

Common words containing 签 include: 签名 (qiān míng) — signature / to sign one's name; 签证 (qiān zhèng) — visa; 标签 (biāo qiān) — label; tag.

How to Write 签

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

签 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sign / a lot (for divination).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 签 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 签

签名 qiān míng

signature / to sign one's name

签证 qiān zhèng

visa

标签 biāo qiān

label; tag

Example Sentences

请在这里签名。

qǐng zài zhè lǐ qiān míng

Please sign here.

我的签证办好了。

wǒ de qiān zhèng bàn hǎo le

My visa is ready.

衣服上有标签。

yī fú shàng yǒu biāo qiān

There is a label on the clothes.

Similar Characters

笨 bèn

第 dì

等 děng

Practice Writing 签 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 签

What does 签 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 签 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 签 and 笨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 签?

What common words use 签?

How to Write 签 (qiān)