COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 迁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 千 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 迁 (qiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to move
qiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiān
迁
to move
Common words
bān qiān
搬迁
to move; to relocate; removal
biàn qiān
变迁
changes; vicissitudes
chāi qiān
拆迁
to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants
qiān jiù
迁就
to yield to; to adapt to; to accommodate oneself to (sth)
qiān xǐ
迁徙
to migrate; to move
qiān yí
迁移
to migrate; to move
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
迁
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迁
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 迁
Say “qiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 迁
Common words and phrases
bān qiān
to move; to relocate; removal
biàn qiān
changes; vicissitudes
chāi qiān
to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants
qiān jiù
to yield to; to adapt to; to accommodate oneself to (sth)
qiān xǐ
to migrate; to move
qiān yí
to migrate; to move
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 迁?
迁 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 迁 (qiān) mean?
迁 (qiān) means to move.
What is the radical of 迁?
The radical of 迁 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.