COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钎 is built
Traditional etymology note: A metal 钅 awl 千; 千 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 钎 (qiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a drill (for boring through rock)
qiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiān
钎
a drill (for boring through rock)
Common words
qiān
钎
a drill (for boring through rock)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 钎
Say “qiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 钎
Common words and phrases
qiān
a drill (for boring through rock)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“钎”。
Zhège zì shì “qiān”.
This character is “钎”.
我正在学习“钎”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiān” zì.
I am learning the character “钎”.
请写一遍“钎”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiān”.
Please write “钎” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钎?
钎 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 钎 (qiān) mean?
钎 (qiān) means a drill (for boring through rock).
What is the radical of 钎?
The radical of 钎 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.