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

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

The Chinese character 钎 (qiān) means "Drill / Chisel / Rod". with 8 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钎 stroke by stroke?

钎 has 8 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钎 and 钆?

钎 (qiān) and 钆 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 钎?

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

Q: What common words use 钎?

Common words containing 钎 include: 钎子 (qiān zi) — Drill rod / Chisel; 钢钎 (gāng qiān) — Steel chisel; 焊钎 (hàn qiān) — welding rod / soldering iron.

How to Write 钎

The character 钎 (qiān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钎 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Drill / Chisel / Rod.

Common Words with 钎

钎子 qiān zi

Drill rod / Chisel

钢钎 gāng qiān

Steel chisel

焊钎 hàn qiān

welding rod / soldering iron

Example Sentences

工人拿着钎子干活。

gōng rén ná zhe qiān zi gàn huó

The worker is working with a drill rod.

这根钢钎非常坚硬。

zhè gēn gāng qiān fēi cháng jiān yìng

This steel chisel is very hard.

他在学习使用焊钎。

tā zài xué xí shǐ yòng hàn qiān

He is learning how to use a soldering iron.

Similar Characters

钆 gá

钇 yǐ

针 zhēn

Practice Writing 钎 (qiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钎

What does 钎 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钎 and 钆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钎?

What common words use 钎?

How to Write 钎 (qiān)