千
Meaning:
thousand; many, numerous; very
HSK 1
Frequency:
#763
Pinyin:
qiān
Strokes:
3
Radical:
十
How to Write 千 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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3
About "千" in Chinese
The Chinese character 千 (qiān) means "thousand; many, numerous; very". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 千 include: 出千, 千伏, 千位.
📚 Words and Phrases with 千
Common words containing this character
出千
see 出老千[chu1 lao3 qian1]
HSK 2
千伏
kilovolt
HSK 2
千位
the thousands place (or column) in the decimal system
HSK 2
几千
several thousand
HSK 2
成千
thousands
HSK 2
打千
genuflection, a form of salutation in Qing times performed by men, going down on the right knee and reaching down with the right hand
HSK 2
老千
swindler; cheat (in gambling)
HSK 2
万千
myriad
HSK 2
秋千
swing (seat hung from a frame or branch)
HSK 2
两千年
the year 2000
HSK 3
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "千"?
- The pinyin is qiān
- How many strokes does "千" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "千" mean?
- thousand; many, numerous; very
- What is the radical of "千"?
- The radical is "十"