COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 西 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茜 (qiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) Indian madder; munjeet (Rubia cordifolia)
qiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiàn
茜
(bound form) Indian madder; munjeet (Rubia cordifolia)
Common words
qiàn
茜
(bound form) Indian madder; munjeet (Rubia cordifolia)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茜
Say “qiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 茜
Common words and phrases
qiàn
(bound form) Indian madder; munjeet (Rubia cordifolia)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茜?
茜 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 茜 (qiàn) mean?
茜 (qiàn) means (bound form) Indian madder; munjeet (Rubia cordifolia).
What is the radical of 茜?
The radical of 茜 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.