How to Write 潜
The character 潜 (qián) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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
潜 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means to submerge; hidden.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 潜 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 潜
Example Sentences
我们去海里潜水吧。
wǒ men qù hǎi lǐ qián shuǐ ba
Let's go diving in the sea.
他很有学习潜力。
tā hěn yǒu xué xí qián lì
He has great potential for learning.
他潜心研究科学。
tā qián xīn yán jiū kē xué
He devoted himself to scientific research.
Practice Writing 潜 (qián)
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