COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钱 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (money) suggests the meaning, while 戋 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 钱 (qián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
coin
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
钱
coin
Common words
jià qián
价钱
price
líng qián
零钱
change (of money); small change; pocket money
jīn qián
金钱
money; currency
běn qián
本钱
capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)
qián cái
钱财
wealth; money
zhí qián
值钱
valuable; costly; expensive
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
钱
钱
钱
钱
钱
钱
钱
钱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 钱
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 钱
Common words and phrases
jià qián
price
líng qián
change (of money); small change; pocket money
jīn qián
money; currency
běn qián
capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)
qián cái
wealth; money
zhí qián
valuable; costly; expensive
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“钱”。
Zhège zì shì “qián”.
This character is “钱”.
我正在学习“钱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qián” zì.
I am learning the character “钱”.
请写一遍“钱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qián”.
Please write “钱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钱?
钱 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 钱 (qián) mean?
钱 (qián) means coin.
What is the radical of 钱?
The radical of 钱 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.