COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 亲 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tree 木 bearing fruit 立
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How to Write 亲 (qīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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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
qīn
亲
parent
Common words
fù qīn
父亲
father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]
mǔ qīn
母亲
mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]
qīn qi
亲戚
a relative (i.e. family relation)
qīn ài
亲爱
dear; beloved; darling
qīn qiè
亲切
amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar
qīn qíng
亲情
affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 亲
Say “qīn” 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 亲
Common words and phrases
fù qīn
father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]
mǔ qīn
mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]
qīn qi
a relative (i.e. family relation)
qīn ài
dear; beloved; darling
qīn qiè
amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar
qīn qíng
affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“亲”。
Zhège zì shì “qīn”.
This character is “亲”.
我正在学习“亲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qīn” zì.
I am learning the character “亲”.
请写一遍“亲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qīn”.
Please write “亲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 亲?
亲 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 亲 (qīn) mean?
亲 (qīn) means parent.
What is the radical of 亲?
The radical of 亲 is 立, associated with Not yet classified.