COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 虔 is built
虔 can be remembered by breaking it into 虍 + 文. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 虔 (qián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to act with reverence
qiánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qián
虔
to act with reverence
Common words
qián chéng
虔诚
pious; devout; sincere
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 虔
Say “qián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
qián chéng
pious; devout; sincere
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 虔?
虔 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 虔 (qián) mean?
虔 (qián) means to act with reverence.
What is the radical of 虔?
The radical of 虔 is 虍, associated with Not yet classified.