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

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

The Chinese character 钤 (qián) means "Seal / Stamp". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钤 stroke by stroke?

钤 has 9 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 钤 and 针?

钤 (qián) and 针 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 钤?

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 钤?

Common words containing 钤 include: 钤印 (qián yìn) — To seal / To stamp; 钤盖 (qián gài) — To affix a seal; 钤记 (qián jì) — Official seal.

How to Write 钤

The character 钤 (qián) is written with 9 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

钤 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means Seal / Stamp.

Common Words with 钤

钤印 qián yìn

To seal / To stamp

钤盖 qián gài

To affix a seal

钤记 qián jì

Official seal

Example Sentences

画的左下角有钤印。

huà de zuǒ xià jiǎo yǒu qián yìn

There is a seal in the bottom left corner of the painting.

请在合同上钤盖公章。

qǐng zài hé tóng shàng qián gài gōng zhāng

Please stamp the official seal on the contract.

这是古代官员的钤记。

zhè shì gǔ dài guān yuán de qián jì

This is an official seal from ancient times.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钤 (qián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钤

What does 钤 (qián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钤 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钤?

What common words use 钤?

How to Write 钤 (qián)