COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乹 is built
Traditional etymology note: Heat 乚from the sun 龺; 龺 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 乹 (qián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to clean; to dry up
qiánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qián
乹
to clean; to dry up
Common words
qián
乹
to clean; to dry up
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 乹
Say “qián” 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 乹
Common words and phrases
qián
to clean; to dry up
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“乹”。
Zhège zì shì “qián”.
This character is “乹”.
我正在学习“乹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qián” zì.
I am learning the character “乹”.
请写一遍“乹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qián”.
Please write “乹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乹?
乹 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 乹 (qián) mean?
乹 (qián) means to clean; to dry up.
What is the radical of 乹?
The radical of 乹 is 乚, associated with Not yet classified.