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

Q: What does 芩 (qín) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芩 (qín) means "Scutellaria (skullcap plant)". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芩 stroke by stroke?

芩 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芩 and 兹?

芩 (qín) and 兹 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 芩?

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

Q: What common words use 芩?

Common words containing 芩 include: 黄芩 (huáng qín) — baical skullcap (a medicinal herb); 芩草 (qín cǎo) — Scutellaria grass; 芩子 (qín zi) — Seeds of scutellaria.

How to Write 芩

The character 芩 (qín) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

芩 is pronounced qín in Mandarin Chinese. It means Scutellaria (skullcap plant).

Common Words with 芩

黄芩 huáng qín

baical skullcap (a medicinal herb)

芩草 qín cǎo

Scutellaria grass

芩子 qín zi

Seeds of scutellaria

Example Sentences

医生开了黄芩。

yī shēng kāi le huáng qín

The doctor prescribed Baical skullcap root.

这里有很多芩草。

zhè lǐ yǒu hěn duō qín cǎo

There is a lot of skullcap grass here.

这种药含有芩子。

zhè zhǒng yào hán yǒu qín zi

This medicine contains skullcap seeds.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

Practice Writing 芩 (qín)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芩

What does 芩 (qín) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芩 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芩?

What common words use 芩?

How to Write 芩 (qín)