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揿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
qìnto presszg, 12 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
qìn(qin4) T4
  1. 1to press
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March 24, 2026
(搇)qìn(qin4)

The character 揿 (qìn) means 'to press' or 'to push down.' It is commonly used in contexts where pressure is applied, such as pressing buttons or objects. It can also be a variant form of the character 撳, which has a similar meaning.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 'pressing' is significant in acupressure techniques, where pressure applied to certain points can influence health. The character reflects this cultural importance of touch and pressure in wellness practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong hand pressing down on a button. The radical 扌 (hand) combined with the component 青 (green or blue) evokes the action of pushing. Think of 'qìn' as a hand pushing a green button to remember its pronunciation.

Meanings of 揿

qìn(qin4)
1to press
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About 揿

Simplified
Traditional
12Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 揿

Quick Contrast

揿 (qìn) vs 撳 (kàn) — use 揿 when emphasizing the action of pressing down, while 撳 may imply a more general pressing action.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a strong hand pressing down on a button. The radical 扌 (hand) combined with the component 青 (green or blue) evokes the action of pushing. Think of 'qìn' as a hand pushing a green button to remember its pronunciation.

Usage Notes

This character is often used in informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the character 按 (àn), which also means 'to press' but is more commonly used in formal settings. Common collocations include 揿门 (qìnmén - to press the door) and 揿钮 (qìnniǔ - to press a button).

HSK Study Tips

While 揿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students at HSK 3 should focus on similar action verbs like 按 (àn) and 推 (tuī). Understanding the action and context of these words will help reinforce their meanings and uses.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 'pressing' is significant in acupressure techniques, where pressure applied to certain points can influence health. The character reflects this cultural importance of touch and pressure in wellness practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 揿 with 按, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying 揿下按钮 (qìn xià ànniǔ - to press down the button) is incorrect; it sounds more natural to say 按下按钮 (àn xià ànniǔ).

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Pronunciation of 揿

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Etymology of 揿

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 揿?

Decomposition of 揿

IDS Structure⿰扌钦
Full Character
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shou3
left
Qin1
right
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Which of these is a component of 揿?

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Grammar Patterns of 揿

揿 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

我走进电梯,____了揿五楼的按钮.

I entered the lift and pressed the button on the fifth floor.

Example Sentences for 揿 (1)

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我走进电梯,揿了揿五楼的按钮.

wǒ zǒu jìn diàn tī, , qìn le qìn wǔ lóu de àn.

I entered the lift and pressed the button on the fifth floor.

Cultural Notes for 揿

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 'pressing' is significant in acupressure techniques, where pressure applied to certain points can influence health. The character reflects this cultural importance of touch and pressure in wellness practices.

Word Family of 揿

Words Containing This Character1
qìnto press (bell)
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Compound Meaning

What does 揿 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 揿

While both mean 'to press', 揿 is more informal and often used for pressing buttons, whereas 按 is used in broader contexts, including more formal or technical situations.