unknown, 5 strokes, radical 亻, rank #45757, Very Hard
qiān(qian1) T1
1one thousand; leader of one thousand men
2thousand (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
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March 24, 2026
仟qiān(qian1)
The character 仟 (qiān) primarily means 'one thousand.' It is often used in financial contexts as a numeral to denote the value of a thousand, particularly in banking to prevent fraud. Additionally, it can refer to the leader of a group of one thousand men, indicating a position of authority.
Strokes5Radical亻Frequency#45757DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese banking, the use of numerals like 仟 is essential to prevent fraud during transactions, reflecting the importance of precision and trustworthiness in Chinese financial practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand scene where a leader stands before a thousand soldiers, all lined up. The character 仟 resembles a person (亻) standing tall (千) in front of many, symbolizing leadership and the quantity of a thousand. Visualize the leader shouting commands to the vast number of troops, making it easy to remember the meaning.
Meanings of 仟
qiān(qian1)
1one thousand; leader of one thousand men
2thousand (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
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About 仟
仟Simplified
5Strokes
亻Radical
数词shùcínumeral (num.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 仟
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand scene where a leader stands before a thousand soldiers, all lined up. The character 仟 resembles a person (亻) standing tall (千) in front of many, symbolizing leadership and the quantity of a thousand. Visualize the leader shouting commands to the vast number of troops, making it easy to remember the meaning.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 仟 with other similar numeral characters, such as 千 (qiān). While both relate to the number one thousand, 仟 is more formal and specific to financial contexts. It is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it a more specialized term.
HSK Study Tips
Although 仟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your grasp of Chinese numerals and banking terminology, which are essential for advanced learners. Focus on recognizing how it is used in formal documents or financial discussions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese banking, the use of numerals like 仟 is essential to prevent fraud during transactions, reflecting the importance of precision and trustworthiness in Chinese financial practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仟 with 千, mistakenly using 千 in formal contexts where 仟 is more appropriate. For example, saying '他有千元' (He has a thousand yuan) instead of using 仟 in a formal bank document.
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Cultural Notes for 仟
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In traditional Chinese banking, the use of numerals like 仟 is essential to prevent fraud during transactions, reflecting the importance of precision and trustworthiness in Chinese financial practices.
Word Family of 仟
Words Containing This Character1
仟qiānthousand (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 仟
仟 is a more formal numeral used in banking and financial contexts, while 千 is used in everyday counting.
Yes, but primarily in formal or specialized contexts such as finance.
It is not commonly used in daily conversation; it's mainly found in written or formal contexts.
