揿 (qìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 揿 (qìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揿 (qìn) means "to press (with a finger)". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揿 stroke by stroke?

揿 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揿 and 挨?

揿 (qìn) and 挨 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 揿?

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

Q: What common words use 揿?

Common words containing 揿 include: 揿门铃 (qìn mén líng) — to ring the doorbell; 揿按钮 (qìn àn niǔ) — to press a button; 揿钉 (qìn dīng) — thumbtack; pushpin.

How to Write 揿

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

揿 is pronounced qìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to press (with a finger).

Common Words with 揿

揿门铃 qìn mén líng

to ring the doorbell

揿按钮 qìn àn niǔ

to press a button

揿钉 qìn dīng

thumbtack; pushpin

Example Sentences

我揿了三次门铃。

wǒ qìn le sān cì mén líng

I rang the doorbell three times.

请揿一下这个按钮。

qǐng qìn yī xià zhè ge àn niǔ

Please press this button.

用揿钉把画固定。

yòng qìn dīng bǎ huà gù dìng

Fix the painting with thumbtacks.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 揿 (qìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揿

What does 揿 (qìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揿 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揿?

What common words use 揿?

How to Write 揿 (qìn)