歉 (qiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 歉 (qiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歉 (qiàn) means "apology; regret; deficient". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 歉 stroke by stroke?

歉 has 14 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 歉 and 欹?

歉 (qiàn) and 欹 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 歉?

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

Q: What common words use 歉?

Common words containing 歉 include: 道歉 (dào qiàn) — To apologize; 抱歉 (bào qiàn) — to feel sorry; 歉意 (qiàn yì) — apology; regret.

How to Write 歉

The character 歉 (qiàn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

歉 is pronounced qiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means apology; regret; deficient.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 歉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 歉

道歉 dào qiàn

To apologize

抱歉 bào qiàn

to feel sorry

歉意 qiàn yì

apology; regret

Example Sentences

我向你道歉。

wǒ xiàng nǐ dào qiàn

I apologize to you.

非常抱歉，我迟到了。

fēi cháng bào qiàn wǒ chí dào le

I am very sorry, I'm late.

请接受我的歉意。

qǐng jiē shòu wǒ de qiàn yì

Please accept my apologies.

Similar Characters

欹 yī

欺 qī

欻 chuā

Practice Writing 歉 (qiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歉

What does 歉 (qiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歉 and 欹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歉?

What common words use 歉?

How to Write 歉 (qiàn)