unknown, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #80851, Very Hard
缱
qiǎn
loving
unknown, 16 strokes, radical 纟, rank #80851, Very Hard
qiǎn(qian3) T3
1attached, inseparable, in love; entangled
2attached to
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March 24, 2026
缱(繾)qiǎn(qian3)
The character 缱 (qiǎn) conveys a sense of attachment and deep emotional connection, often used to describe feelings of love or being inseparable from someone or something. It also carries the nuance of being entangled, both physically and emotionally, and is frequently used in literary contexts to express profound affection.
Strokes16Radical纟Frequency#80851DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature, 缱 often appears in romantic poetry, illustrating the depth of love and connection between lovers. It reflects the cultural value placed on emotional bonds and relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine two hearts (representing love) that are tightly intertwined with a ribbon (the radical 缱) that symbolizes their inseparable bond. The 'qiǎn' sounds like 'cheer' which you might feel when in love, creating a vivid image of joy and attachment.
Meanings of 缱
qiǎn(qian3)
1attached, inseparable, in love; entangled
2attached to
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About 缱
缱Simplified
繾Traditional
16Strokes
纟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 缱
Quick Contrast
缠 (chán) — use 缱 for emotional attachment, while 缠 emphasizes physical entanglement.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two hearts (representing love) that are tightly intertwined with a ribbon (the radical 缱) that symbolizes their inseparable bond. The 'qiǎn' sounds like 'cheer' which you might feel when in love, creating a vivid image of joy and attachment.
Usage Notes
This character is often found in poetic or romantic contexts, so it's best used in informal settings rather than formal writing. Common collocations include '缱绻' (qiǎnquǎn), which means 'deeply attached or entangled', and learners should be careful with the tones to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
While 缱 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other emotional or relational terms at this level, such as 爱 (ài - love) and 亲 (qīn - close). Students should focus on understanding its emotional connotations and practice using it in context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature, 缱 often appears in romantic poetry, illustrating the depth of love and connection between lovers. It reflects the cultural value placed on emotional bonds and relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 缱 with similar-sounding characters like 钱 (qián - money) due to tonal errors. It's important to remember that 缱 is related to emotions, not finances.
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Grammar Patterns of 缱
缱 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 1
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她仍旧渴望拥有婚姻中逝去的那份____绻和肌肤之亲。
She still ached for the lost intimacy and sexual contact of marriage.
Example Sentences for 缱 (1)
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她仍旧渴望拥有婚姻中逝去的那份缱绻和肌肤之亲。
tā réng jiù kě wàng yōng yǒu hūn yīn zhōng shì qù de nà fèn qiǎn quǎn hé jī fū zhī qīn。
She still ached for the lost intimacy and sexual contact of marriage.
Cultural Notes for 缱
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese literature, 缱 often appears in romantic poetry, illustrating the depth of love and connection between lovers. It reflects the cultural value placed on emotional bonds and relationships.
Word Family of 缱
Words Containing This Character2
缱绻in love and inseparable繾綣
缱qiǎnloving繾
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Compound Meaning
What does 缱绻 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 缱
You can say '我对她有缱绻的感情' (Wǒ duì tā yǒu qiǎnquǎn de gǎnqíng), meaning 'I have deep feelings of attachment towards her.'
It's more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, where simpler terms for love or attachment might be preferred.
The correct pronunciation is 'qiǎn', with the third tone. Make sure to practice the tone as it can change the meaning.
