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Chinese characters with Pinyin qin

Learn how to write 28 Chinese characters pronounced “qin” across 4 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “qin” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced qín

13 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qín, including 琴 (guqin 古琴[gu3 qin2] (a type of zither)), 勤 (diligent), 禽 (generic term for birds and animals), 芩 (Phragmites japonica), 芹 (Chinese celery).

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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced qìn

5 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qìn, including 吣 (to vomit (of dogs and cats)), 沁 (to seep), 唚 (Chinese character), 揿 (to press (with one's hand or finger)), 撳 (Chinese character).

5 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced qǐn

3 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qǐn, including 寝 ((bound form) to lie down to sleep or rest), 锓 (to carve), 寢 (Chinese character).

3 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced qīn

7 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qīn, including 亲 (parent), 侵 (to invade), 钦 (to respect), 兓 (Chinese character), 衾 (coverlet).

7 characters
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PRINTABLE PRACTICE

Practice these qin characters

Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 7 useful characters from this pronunciation group.

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