COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 禽 is built
Traditional etymology note: A legendary beast 离 captured by a man 人
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How to Write 禽 (qín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
generic term for birds and animals
qínTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qín
禽
generic term for birds and animals
Common words
jiā qín
家禽
poultry; domestic fowl
fēi qín zǒu shòu
飞禽走兽
birds and animals; the beasts of the field and the birds of the air
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
禽
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禽
禽
禽
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 禽
Say “qín” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 禽
Common words and phrases
jiā qín
poultry; domestic fowl
fēi qín zǒu shòu
birds and animals; the beasts of the field and the birds of the air
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“禽”。
Zhège zì shì “qín”.
This character is “禽”.
我正在学习“禽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qín” zì.
I am learning the character “禽”.
请写一遍“禽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qín”.
Please write “禽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 禽?
禽 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 禽 (qín) mean?
禽 (qín) means generic term for birds and animals.
What is the radical of 禽?
The radical of 禽 is 禸, associated with Not yet classified.