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

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

The Chinese character 臤 (qiān) means "firm; solid (archaic)". with 8 strokes and the radical 臣.

Q: How do you write 臤 stroke by stroke?

臤 has 8 strokes. The radical is 臣. 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 臤 and 卧?

臤 (qiān) and 卧 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 臤?

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

Q: What common words use 臤?

Common words containing 臤 include: 臤人 (qiān rén) — a virtuous person (archaic); 臤圣 (qiān shèng) — a virtuous sage; 臤才 (qiān cái) — a virtuous and talented person.

How to Write 臤

The character 臤 (qiān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 臣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

臤 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means firm; solid (archaic).

Common Words with 臤

臤人 qiān rén

a virtuous person (archaic)

臤圣 qiān shèng

a virtuous sage

臤才 qiān cái

a virtuous and talented person

Example Sentences

臤人很有智慧。

qiān rén hěn yǒu zhì huì

The virtuous person is very wise.

我们要学习臤圣。

wǒ men yào xué xí qiān shèng

We should learn from the virtuous sage.

他是一个难得的臤才。

tā shì yí gè nán dé de qiān cái

He is a rare and virtuous talent.

Similar Characters

卧 wò

臣 chén

Practice Writing 臤 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 臤

What does 臤 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 臤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 臤 and 卧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 臤?

What common words use 臤?

How to Write 臤 (qiān)