钦 (qīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钦 (qīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钦 (qīn) means "To admire / Imperial". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钦 stroke by stroke?

钦 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 钦 and 针?

钦 (qīn) 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 钦?

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 钦?

Common words containing 钦 include: 钦佩 (qīn pèi) — To admire / To respect; 钦点 (qīn diǎn) — Handpicked (by an authority); 钦差 (qīn chāi) — Imperial envoy.

How to Write 钦

The character 钦 (qīn) 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

钦 is pronounced qīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To admire / Imperial.

Common Words with 钦

钦佩 qīn pèi

To admire / To respect

钦点 qīn diǎn

Handpicked (by an authority)

钦差 qīn chāi

Imperial envoy

Example Sentences

我很钦佩他的才华。

wǒ hěn qīn pèi tā de cái huá

I admire his talent.

他是老板钦点的人选。

tā shì lǎo bǎn qīn diǎn de rén xuǎn

He is the candidate handpicked by the boss.

古代有钦差大臣。

gǔ dài yǒu qīn chāi dà chén

There were imperial envoys in ancient times.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钦

What does 钦 (qīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钦 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钦?

What common words use 钦?

How to Write 钦 (qīn)