unknown, 5 strokes, radical 阝, rank #41333, Very Hard
qiān(qian1) T1
1path; a foot-path between fields
2road leading north and south
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March 24, 2026
阡qiān(qian1)
The character 阡 (qiān) refers to a narrow path or footpath, often found between fields or used for agricultural purposes. It can also denote roads that lead in a north-south direction, highlighting its connection to rural landscapes and traditional farming practices in China.
Strokes5Radical阝Frequency#41333DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of pathways between fields reflects the importance of agriculture and land use in rural communities. It symbolizes the connection between people and nature, which is a key theme in Chinese poetry and art.
Memory Tip
Imagine a narrow path (阡) winding through fields, where '阡' looks like a path with two fields on either side. The pronunciation 'qiān' sounds like 'can,' as in 'I can walk down the path,' linking the character’s meaning to its use.
Meanings of 阡
qiān(qian1)
1path; a foot-path between fields
2road leading north and south
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阡Simplified
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阝Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a narrow path (阡) winding through fields, where '阡' looks like a path with two fields on either side. The pronunciation 'qiān' sounds like 'can,' as in 'I can walk down the path,' linking the character’s meaning to its use.
Usage Notes
This word is generally used in a more literary or formal context, often in descriptions of countryside scenes. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar characters like '径' (jìng), which means 'path' but has different nuances; remember that 阡 specifically refers to paths between fields.
HSK Study Tips
Although 阡 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is relevant for learners interested in rural geography and literature. Students should focus on recognizing its context in texts describing landscapes, agriculture, and traditional Chinese life.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of pathways between fields reflects the importance of agriculture and land use in rural communities. It symbolizes the connection between people and nature, which is a key theme in Chinese poetry and art.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 阡 with '小路' (xiǎolù), which means 'small road' or 'path,' but 阡 has a more specific agricultural connotation. It's important to use 阡 only in contexts related to fields or rural paths.
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Cultural Notes for 阡
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of pathways between fields reflects the importance of agriculture and land use in rural communities. It symbolizes the connection between people and nature, which is a key theme in Chinese poetry and art.
Word Family of 阡
Words Containing This Character4
阡qiānroad leading north and south
喀尔巴阡山脉Carpathian Mountains, 1500-km mountain range in Central and Eastern Europe喀爾巴阡山脈
石阡Siqian county in Tongren prefecture 銅仁地區|铜仁地区[Tóngréndìqū], Guizhou
石阡县Siqian county in Tongren prefecture 銅仁地區|铜仁地区[Tóngréndìqū], Guizhou石阡縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 阡
阡 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, as it is more specific to literature or descriptions of rural areas.
No, 阡 specifically refers to rural paths, particularly those between fields, and is not used for urban settings.
