How to Write 箝
The character 箝 (qián) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
箝 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means pliers / to clamp / to gag.
Common Words with 箝
箝制
qián zhì
to suppress / to muzzle / to constrain
箝口
qián kǒu
to keep one's mouth shut / to gag
箝夹
qián jiā
to clamp / to pin down
Example Sentences
他的思想受到了箝制。
tā de sī xiǎng shòu dào le qián zhì
His thoughts were suppressed.
大家都箝口不言。
dà jiā dōu qián kǒu bù yán
Everyone kept their mouths shut.
用竹夹子箝夹东西。
yòng zhú jiā zi qián jiā dōng xī
Use bamboo tongs to grip things.
Practice Writing 箝 (qián)
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