PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin qiu
Learn how to write 26 Chinese characters pronounced “qiu” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “qiu” 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 qiú
15 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qiú, including 球 (ball), 求 (to seek), 囚 (prisoner), 厹 (spear), 犰 (used in 犰狳[qiu2yu2]).
ball
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to seek
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prisoner
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spear
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used in 犰狳[qiu2yu2]
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young dragon with horns
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to swim (bound form)
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ornamental cap
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tribal chief
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collect
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to bribe
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hydrosulfuryl
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strong
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fur
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congested nose
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced qiǔ
1 dictionary entry uses the pronunciation qiǔ, including 糗 (dry rations (for a journey)).
TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced qiū
10 dictionary entries use the pronunciation qiū, including 秋 (autumn), 丘 (mound), 邱 (surname Qiu), 蚯 (used in 蚯蚓[qiu1yin3]), 湫 (marsh).
autumn
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mound
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surname Qiu
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used in 蚯蚓[qiu1yin3]
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marsh
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Catalpa
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Chinese character
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loach (family Cobitidae)
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Chinese character
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Chinese character
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PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these qiu characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 5 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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