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March 24, 2026
钦(欽)Qīn(Qin1)
The character 钦 (qīn) primarily means to respect, admire, or venerate, often in a context associated with reverence or honor. It can also refer to something done by the emperor himself, indicating a royal or official nature. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about historical figures.
Strokes9Radical钅Frequency#29396DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, respect for authority and ancestors has always been significant, making this character relevant in discussions about filial piety and loyalty. It reflects the societal values where admiration for leaders and historical figures is emphasized.
Memory Tip
Imagine a royal figure (like an emperor) wearing a crown made of precious metals (the radical 钅 represents metal) and feeling deep respect for their ancestors. The sound 'qīn' can remind you of 'kin', as in kinship, which relates to the respect we have for family and heritage.
Meanings of 钦
Qīn(Qin1)
1to respect
2to admire
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About 钦
钦Simplified
欽Traditional
9Strokes
钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#29396Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 钦 with other similar-sounding characters that express respect or admiration. It's important to use this term in formal contexts, as it may sound overly grand in casual conversation. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing the first tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
While 钦 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to words at this level that express respect and admiration, such as 敬 (jìng) meaning 'to respect'. Students should focus on the nuances of respect in different contexts when learning this character.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 钦 with 敬 (jìng), which also means to respect but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我钦他' (wǒ qīn tā) instead of '我敬他' (wǒ jìng tā) is incorrect in casual contexts.
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Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 欠 represents the sound. Simplified form of 欽.
1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
2The sound half欠 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygold
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 钦?
Decomposition of 钦
IDS Structure⿰钅欠
钦Full Character
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钅jin1
left
欠qian4
right
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Which of these is a component of 钦?
How to say surname Qin in Chinese
“surname Qin” in Chinese is钦Qīn
The character 钦 (qīn) primarily means to respect, admire, or venerate, often in a context associated with reverence or honor. It can also refer to something done by the emperor himself, indicating a royal or official nature. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about historical figures.
When to use 钦
Common mistakes include confusing 钦 with other similar-sounding characters that express respect or admiration. It's important to use this term in formal contexts, as it may sound overly grand in casual conversation. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing the first tone can change the meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 钦 with 敬 (jìng), which also means to respect but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我钦他' (wǒ qīn tā) instead of '我敬他' (wǒ jìng tā) is incorrect in casual contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 钦
钦 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
