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

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

The Chinese character 阡 (qiān) means "path between fields". with 5 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阡 stroke by stroke?

阡 has 5 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阡 and 邓?

阡 (qiān) and 邓 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 阡?

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

Q: What common words use 阡?

Common words containing 阡 include: 阡陌 (qiān mò) — paths between fields; crisscross paths; 阡 (qiān) — path between fields.

How to Write 阡

The character 阡 (qiān) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阡 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means path between fields.

Common Words with 阡

阡陌 qiān mò

paths between fields; crisscross paths

阡 qiān

path between fields

Example Sentences

这里的阡陌很整齐。

zhè lǐ de qiān mò hěn zhěng qí

The paths between the fields here are very neat.

阡是指田间小路。

qiān shì zhǐ tián jiān xiǎo lù

'Qiān' refers to a path between fields.

阡陌纵横。

qiān mò zòng héng

Paths cross each other in all directions.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阡

What does 阡 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阡 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阡?

What common words use 阡?

How to Write 阡 (qiān)