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韆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
韆qiānthousand, many, numerous; swing, seesawx, 23 strokes, radical 革
qiān(qian1)qian T1
  1. 1thousand, many, numerous; swing, seesaw
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March 24, 2026

韆qiān(qian1)

The character 韆 (qiān) primarily means 'swing' or 'seesaw,' often used in contexts related to playground equipment or leisure activities. It also represents the concept of 'thousand' in numerical contexts, symbolizing abundance or a large quantity. This dual meaning can create nuances in conversation, particularly when discussing playful or abundant themes.

Strokes23Radical革
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, swings are often associated with childhood joy and playfulness, symbolizing freedom and creativity in leisure activities. They are popular in parks and family gatherings, reflecting the value placed on outdoor play.

Memory Tip

Imagine a swing (音) that can hold a thousand people (千), swaying back and forth. The character 韆 visually combines the sound and playful aspect of swings with the idea of a multitude, making it easier to remember its meanings.

Meanings of 韆

qiān(qian1)
1thousand, many, numerous; swing, seesaw
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About 韆

韆Simplified
23Strokes
革Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 韆 in conversation, it’s important to clarify context, as its meanings can easily be confused with other numerical terms. It's more common in informal settings when referring to swings, so avoid using it in very formal contexts. Be mindful of the tones, as pronouncing it incorrectly can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 韆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related words like 千 (qiān - thousand) and concepts of play. When studying, focus on its usage in everyday situations, especially in descriptions of playgrounds or childhood activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 韆 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 千 (qiān - thousand) without the context of swings. It’s important to remember that 韆 specifically refers to swings when used in playful contexts.

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Etymology of 韆

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

Phonosemantic compound. 一 represents the meaning and 亻 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

leather

Semantic (meaning)革
+
Phonetic (sound)遷
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Origin

韆 = 革 + 遷. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 韆

IDS Structure⿰革遷
韆Full Character
=
革ge2
left
遷qian1
right
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Parts

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How to say thousand, many, numerous; swing, seesaw in Chinese

“thousand, many, numerous; swing, seesaw” in Chinese is韆qiān

The character 韆 (qiān) primarily means 'swing' or 'seesaw,' often used in contexts related to playground equipment or leisure activities. It also represents the concept of 'thousand' in numerical contexts, symbolizing abundance or a large quantity. This dual meaning can create nuances in conversation, particularly when discussing playful or abundant themes.

When to use 韆

When using 韆 in conversation, it’s important to clarify context, as its meanings can easily be confused with other numerical terms. It's more common in informal settings when referring to swings, so avoid using it in very formal contexts. Be mindful of the tones, as pronouncing it incorrectly can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 韆 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 千 (qiān - thousand) without the context of swings. It’s important to remember that 韆 specifically refers to swings when used in playful contexts.

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Word Family of 韆

Words Containing This Character20
千万qiānwànten million千萬
千qiānthousand
几千several thousand幾千
千瓦kilowatt (unit of electric power)
成千上万chéngqiānshàngwàninnumerable成千上萬
千方百计qiānfāngbǎijìlit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means千方百計
千克qiānkèkilogram
千金money and riches
千米kilometer
千古for all eternity
千伏kilovolt
千家万户qiānjiāwànhùevery family (idiom)千家萬戶
千真万确manifold千真萬確
千年millennium
秋千swing (seat hung from a frame or branch)鞦韆
千载难逢extremely rare (idiom)千載難逢
千秋a thousand years
成百上千hundreds
千辛万苦with difficulty千辛萬苦
数以千计thousands (of sth)數以千計
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Frequently Asked Questions about 韆

It means 'swing' or 'seesaw' and can also refer to the concept of 'thousand'.

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