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

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

The Chinese character 迁 (qiān) means "to move; to shift". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迁 stroke by stroke?

迁 has 6 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迁 and 巡?

迁 (qiān) and 巡 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 迁?

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

Q: What common words use 迁?

Common words containing 迁 include: 搬迁 (bān qiān) — relocate; 变迁 (biàn qiān) — changes or transitions over time; 迁就 (qiān jiù) — to accommodate; to yield to.

How to Write 迁

The character 迁 (qiān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迁 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to move; to shift.

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

Common Words with 迁

搬迁 bān qiān

relocate

变迁 biàn qiān

changes or transitions over time

迁就 qiān jiù

to accommodate; to yield to

Example Sentences

这家店要搬迁了。

zhè jiā diàn yào bān qiān le

This shop is going to relocate.

时代在不断变迁。

shí dài zài bù duàn biàn qiān

Times are constantly changing.

你不要总是迁就他。

nǐ bú yào zǒng shì qiān jiù tā

Don't always yield to him.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 迁 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迁

What does 迁 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迁 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迁?

What common words use 迁?

How to Write 迁 (qiān)