遣 (qiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 遣 (qiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遣 (qiǎn) means "To dispatch; to send.". with 13 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遣 stroke by stroke?

遣 has 13 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遣 and 逭?

遣 (qiǎn) and 逭 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 遣?

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

Q: What common words use 遣?

Common words containing 遣 include: 派遣 (pài qiǎn) — dispatch / send / assign; 消遣 (xiāo qiǎn) — pastime; leisure; to kill time; 遣散 (qiǎn sàn) — To dismiss; to disband..

How to Write 遣

The character 遣 (qiǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

遣 is pronounced qiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To dispatch; to send..

Common Words with 遣

派遣 pài qiǎn

dispatch / send / assign

消遣 xiāo qiǎn

pastime; leisure; to kill time

遣散 qiǎn sàn

To dismiss; to disband.

Example Sentences

公司派遣他去上海。

gōng sī pài qiǎn tā qù shàng hǎi

The company dispatched him to Shanghai.

读书是我的消遣。

dú shū shì wǒ de xiāo qiǎn

Reading is my pastime.

工厂遣散了部分工人。

gōng chǎng qiǎn sàn le bù fèn gōng rén

The factory laid off some workers.

Similar Characters

逭 huàn

逮 dǎi

逯 lù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遣

What does 遣 (qiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遣 and 逭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遣?

What common words use 遣?

How to Write 遣 (qiǎn)