COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乾 is built
Traditional etymology note: Rays 十 emanating from the 日; 乞 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 乾 (qián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing heaven
qiánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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qián
乾
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing heaven
Common words
qián
乾
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing heaven
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 乾
Say “qián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
qián
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing heaven
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乾?
乾 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 乾 (qián) mean?
乾 (qián) means one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing heaven.
What is the radical of 乾?
The radical of 乾 is 乙, associated with Not yet classified.