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

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

The Chinese character 钱 (qián) means "money". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钱 stroke by stroke?

钱 has 10 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 钱 and 钍?

钱 (qián) and 钍 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 钱?

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 钱?

Common words containing 钱 include: 钱包 (qián bāo) — wallet / purse; 有钱 (yǒu qián) — rich; 多少钱 (duō shǎo qián) — How much does it cost?.

How to Write 钱

The character 钱 (qián) is written with 10 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

钱 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means money.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 钱 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 钱

钱包 qián bāo

wallet / purse

有钱 yǒu qián

rich

多少钱 duō shǎo qián

How much does it cost?

Example Sentences

我的钱包不见了。

wǒ de qián bāo bú jiàn le

My wallet is missing.

他是一个有钱人。

tā shì yí gè yǒu qián rén

He is a rich person.

这个苹果多少钱？

zhè ge píng guǒ duō shǎo qián

How much is this apple?

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钱 (qián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钱

What does 钱 (qián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钱 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钱?

What common words use 钱?

How to Write 钱 (qián)