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

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

The Chinese character 钳 (qián) means "pliers / to clamp". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钳 stroke by stroke?

钳 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 钳 and 钍?

钳 (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 钳?

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 钳?

Common words containing 钳 include: 钳子 (qián zi) — pliers / tongs; 老虎钳 (lǎo hǔ qián) — Pliers; 钳住 (qián zhù) — to clamp down / to hold tight.

How to Write 钳

The character 钳 (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

钳 is pronounced qián in Mandarin Chinese. It means pliers / to clamp.

Common Words with 钳

钳子 qián zi

pliers / tongs

老虎钳 lǎo hǔ qián

Pliers

钳住 qián zhù

to clamp down / to hold tight

Example Sentences

请给我一把钳子。

qǐng gěi wǒ yī bǎ qián zi

Please give me a pair of pliers.

老虎钳可以剪断铁丝。

lǎo hǔ qián kě yǐ jiǎn duàn tiě sī

Pliers can cut through iron wire.

螃蟹钳住了他的手指。

páng xiè qián zhù le tā de shǒu zhǐ

The crab pinched his finger.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钳 (qián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钳

What does 钳 (qián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钳 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钳?

What common words use 钳?

How to Write 钳 (qián)