COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 芡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 芡 (qiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Gorgon plant
qiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiàn
芡
Gorgon plant
Common words
qiàn
芡
Gorgon plant
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 芡
Say “qiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
qiàn
Gorgon plant
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“芡”。
Zhège zì shì “qiàn”.
This character is “芡”.
我正在学习“芡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “芡”.
请写一遍“芡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiàn”.
Please write “芡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 芡?
芡 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 芡 (qiàn) mean?
芡 (qiàn) means Gorgon plant.
What is the radical of 芡?
The radical of 芡 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.