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䙴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
qiānto fly, to move, to changex, 11 strokes, radical 覀, Very Hard
qiān(qian1) T1
  1. 1to fly, to move, to change
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March 24, 2026
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The character 䙴 (qiān) refers to the concepts of flying, moving, or changing. It is often used in contexts related to motion or transformation, such as the movement of birds or changes in conditions. This word conveys a sense of dynamic action and can be applied both physically and metaphorically.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the notion of flying is often associated with freedom, aspiration, and change, reflecting philosophical concepts of transformation such as those found in Daoism. The imagery of birds soaring freely is a common theme in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bird taking flight, soaring high into the sky, representing the idea of moving or changing direction. The character 䙴 has a visual component that resembles wings (flying) and motion, which can help you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 䙴

qiān(qian1)
1to fly, to move, to change
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About 䙴

Simplified
Traditional
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 䙴

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bird taking flight, soaring high into the sky, representing the idea of moving or changing direction. The character 䙴 has a visual component that resembles wings (flying) and motion, which can help you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 䙴 with similar-sounding characters that also denote movement. It is important to use this character in contexts that emphasize change or motion, and to note that it is less common in everyday language, making it more suitable for written or formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Since 䙴 is not part of the official HSK levels, it may not be commonly encountered. However, it can be related to other words about movement (like 去 - qù, meaning 'to go') that learners at HSK 1-2 should focus on to build a solid foundation in discussing actions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the notion of flying is often associated with freedom, aspiration, and change, reflecting philosophical concepts of transformation such as those found in Daoism. The imagery of birds soaring freely is a common theme in poetry and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 䙴 interchangeably with 飞 (fēi) without recognizing the nuances; for example, saying '我想飞' (I want to qiān) instead of '我想飞' (I want to fly). It's crucial to use 䙴 in contexts that indicate change rather than just flight.

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Pronunciation of 䙴

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Etymology of 䙴

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 䙴

IDS Structure⿳覀大㔾
Full Character
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xi1
top
da4
middle
xian1
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 䙴

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the notion of flying is often associated with freedom, aspiration, and change, reflecting philosophical concepts of transformation such as those found in Daoism. The imagery of birds soaring freely is a common theme in poetry and art.

Frequently Asked Questions about 䙴

Some synonyms include 飞 (fēi), which means 'to fly,' and 动 (dòng), which means 'to move.'