禽 (qín) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 禽 (qín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禽 (qín) means "bird; poultry; fowl". with 12 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 禽 stroke by stroke?

禽 has 12 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 禽 and 倞?

禽 (qín) and 倞 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 禽?

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

Q: What common words use 禽?

Common words containing 禽 include: 家禽 (jiā qín) — Poultry; 禽类 (qín lèi) — poultry; birds; 鸣禽 (míng qín) — Songbird.

How to Write 禽

The character 禽 (qín) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 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

禽 is pronounced qín in Mandarin Chinese. It means bird; poultry; fowl.

Common Words with 禽

家禽 jiā qín

Poultry

禽类 qín lèi

poultry; birds

鸣禽 míng qín

Songbird

Example Sentences

鸡和鸭是家禽。

jī hé yā shì jiā qín

Chickens and ducks are poultry.

医生建议多吃禽类。

yī shēng jiàn yì duō chī qín lèi

The doctor suggested eating more poultry.

树上有几只鸣禽。

shù shàng yǒu jǐ zhī míng qín

There are a few songbirds in the tree.

Similar Characters

倞 jìng

倠 suī

倡 chàng

Practice Writing 禽 (qín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禽

What does 禽 (qín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禽 and 倞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禽?

What common words use 禽?

How to Write 禽 (qín)