虔 (qián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 虔 (qián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虔 (qián) means "Pious; sincere.". with 10 strokes and the radical 虍.

Q: How do you write 虔 stroke by stroke?

虔 has 10 strokes. The radical is 虍. 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 虔 and 虏?

虔 (qián) and 虏 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 虔?

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

Q: What common words use 虔?

Common words containing 虔 include: 虔诚 (qián chéng) — Pious; devout.; 虔心 (qián xīn) — Devoutly; with a sincere heart.; 虔敬 (qián jìng) — Reverent; pious..

How to Write 虔

The character 虔 (qián) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虍 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

虔 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pious; sincere..

Common Words with 虔

虔诚 qián chéng

Pious; devout.

虔心 qián xīn

Devoutly; with a sincere heart.

虔敬 qián jìng

Reverent; pious.

Example Sentences

他的态度非常虔诚。

tā de tài dù fēi cháng qián chéng

His attitude is very devout.

他虔心地向佛祈祷。

tā qián xīn dì xiàng fú qí dǎo

He prayed to Buddha devoutly.

学生对老师很虔敬。

xué shēng duì lǎo shī hěn qián jìng

The students are very respectful toward the teacher.

Similar Characters

虏 lǔ

虐 nüè

虑 lǜ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虔

What does 虔 (qián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虔 and 虏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虔?

What common words use 虔?

How to Write 虔 (qián)