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覃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
覃qínsurname Qinunknown, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
覃qínsurname Tanunknown, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
覃qínto reach, to spread to; deep, extensivenr, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
覃tánsurname Qinunknown, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
覃tánsurname Tanunknown, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
覃tánto reach, to spread to; deep, extensivenr, 12 strokes, radical 覀, rank #77612, Very Hard
qín(Qin2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1surname Qin
  2. 2to reach, to spread to; deep, extensive
Also a Chinese surname, Qín — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

覃qín(Qin2)

The character 覃 (qín) has several meanings, including 'to reach' or 'to spread to', as well as 'deep' or 'extensive'. It can also refer to surnames such as Tan or Qin, which are common in Chinese culture. This character is often used in contexts that emphasize depth or thoroughness.

Strokes12Radical覀Frequency#77612DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the surnames Tan and Qin have historical significance, often associated with notable figures and families. Understanding this character can enhance your appreciation of genealogy and the importance of family names in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep lake (the meaning of 'deep') where you can see all the way to the bottom. The character 覃 looks like a person (the '目' radical) looking into the depths of the lake, reaching down to understand what lies beneath. The pronunciation 'qín' can be remembered as a 'keen' observer of depth.

Meanings of 覃

qín(Qin2)
primary
1to reach, to spread to; deep, extensive
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About 覃

覃Simplified
12Strokes
覀Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is less common in everyday language, so it may appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar characters, such as '深' (shēn), which also means 'deep'. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 覃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters that denote depth or thoroughness. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its use in formal language or names, which is a common theme in higher-level vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 覃 with similar-sounding or looking characters like 深 (shēn) or 亲 (qīn). For example, saying '我很亲知识' instead of '我对知识很深' (I have deep knowledge) demonstrates a mix-up in meaning and usage.

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Pronunciation of 覃

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Etymology of 覃

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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From the east 早 to the west 覀 

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  1. 1The giveawayFrom the east 早 to the west 覀 
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 覃?

Decomposition of 覃

IDS Structure⿱覀早
覃Full Character
=
覀xi1
top
早zao3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 覃?

How to say surname Qin in Chinese

“surname Qin” in Chinese is覃qín

The character 覃 (qín) has several meanings, including 'to reach' or 'to spread to', as well as 'deep' or 'extensive'. It can also refer to surnames such as Tan or Qin, which are common in Chinese culture. This character is often used in contexts that emphasize depth or thoroughness.

When to use 覃

This character is less common in everyday language, so it may appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners often confuse it with similar characters, such as '深' (shēn), which also means 'deep'. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 覃 with similar-sounding or looking characters like 深 (shēn) or 亲 (qīn). For example, saying '我很亲知识' instead of '我对知识很深' (I have deep knowledge) demonstrates a mix-up in meaning and usage.

Write 覃

覃

Practice writing 覃 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 覃

Words Containing This Character2
覃qínsurname Qin
覃塘区Tantang district of Guigang city 貴港市|贵港市[Guì​gǎng​shì], Guangxi覃塘區
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Compound Meaning

What does 覃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 覃

You can use 覃 in a sentence like '他的知识很深广' (His knowledge is deep and extensive), where 深广 (shēn guǎng) conveys a similar meaning.

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