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欽
qīn
to respect, to admire; royal
x, 12 strokes, radical 欠
qīn(qin1)qin T1
1to respect, to admire; royal
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March 24, 2026
欽qīn(qin1)
The character 欽 (qīn) conveys a sense of respect or admiration, often in a royal or formal context. It is commonly used to express reverence towards authority figures or in situations involving honor, such as in royal decrees or historical texts.
Strokes12Radical欠
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, respect for authority and tradition is deeply ingrained, and 欽 reflects this value, especially in historical contexts where emperors were revered. The character is often found in classical texts that emphasize loyalty and honor.
Memory tip
Imagine a royal official sitting on a throne, wearing a crown (the radical 欠 represents a person in the presence of authority), looking down with a respectful gaze. The sound 'qīn' can be remembered as 'keen' respect or admiration for this authority.
Meanings of 欽
qīn(qin1)
1to respect, to admire; royal
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About 欽
欽Simplified
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欠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or official documents, and may not be suitable for casual conversations. A common mistake is using it in everyday situations where simpler words like '尊敬' (zūnjìng) for 'respect' might be more appropriate.
HSK Study Tips
While 欽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK words related to respect and honor. Students should focus on the nuances of respect in various contexts and how this word may appear in historical or formal literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 欽 with similar characters like 尊 (zūn), which also means 'to respect'. A mistake would be using 欽 in a casual greeting, instead of a more appropriate term like 你好 (nǐ hǎo).
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欽 = 釒 + 欠. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 欽
IDS Structure⿰釒欠
欽Full character
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釒jin1
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欠qian4
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How to say to respect, to admire; royal in Chinese
“to respect, to admire; royal” in Chinese is欽qīn
The character 欽 (qīn) conveys a sense of respect or admiration, often in a royal or formal context. It is commonly used to express reverence towards authority figures or in situations involving honor, such as in royal decrees or historical texts.
When to use 欽
This character is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or official documents, and may not be suitable for casual conversations. A common mistake is using it in everyday situations where simpler words like '尊敬' (zūnjìng) for 'respect' might be more appropriate.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 欽 with similar characters like 尊 (zūn), which also means 'to respect'. A mistake would be using 欽 in a casual greeting, instead of a more appropriate term like 你好 (nǐ hǎo).
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Word Family of 欽
Words containing this character20
钦佩qīnpèito admire欽佩
钦Qīnto respect欽
叶利钦Yeltsin (name)葉利欽
令人钦佩admirable令人欽佩
钦差imperial envoy欽差
钦州Qinzhou prefecture level city in Guangxi欽州
钦定compiled and published by Imperial command (old)欽定
