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

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

The Chinese character 谦 (qiān) means "humble; modest". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谦 stroke by stroke?

谦 has 12 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谦 and 请?

谦 (qiān) and 请 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 谦?

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

Q: What common words use 谦?

Common words containing 谦 include: 谦虚 (qiān xū) — modest; humble; 谦让 (qiān ràng) — to yield modestly; to give way; 谦辞 (qiān cí) — humble expression; self-deprecatory language.

How to Write 谦

The character 谦 (qiān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谦 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means humble; modest.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 谦 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 谦

谦虚 qiān xū

modest; humble

谦让 qiān ràng

to yield modestly; to give way

谦辞 qiān cí

humble expression; self-deprecatory language

Example Sentences

他为人很谦虚。

tā wéi rén hěn qiān xū

He is very humble.

我们要互相谦让。

wǒ men yào hù xiāng qiān ràng

We should be modest and yield to each other.

这是一个谦辞。

zhè shì yí gè qiān cí

This is a humble expression.

Similar Characters

请 qǐng

诸 zhū

诹 zōu

Practice Writing 谦 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谦

What does 谦 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谦 and 请?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谦?

What common words use 谦?

How to Write 谦 (qiān)