欽 meaning and stroke order
To respect, to admire; royal
How to write 欽, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 欽
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to respect
- to admire
- to venerate
- by the emperor himself
How 欽 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Gold.
釒 gives the meaning and 欠 hints at the sound.
Radical: 欠 (to lack), shared by 28 characters on this site.
How to remember 欽
On the left is 釒 (metal, gold) and on the right is 欠 (qiàn), a person with an open mouth. Picture someone gasping in admiration at something as precious as gold, which is the feeling of 欽 (qīn), deep respect.
欽 is the traditional form. Mainland simplified Chinese writes it 钦. It appears mostly in formal words of admiration, and in historical terms for things done by the emperor himself. Example: 我很欽佩他的勇氣。(Wǒ hěn qīnpèi tā de yǒngqì.) I really admire his courage.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes read 欽 as qiàn because of the phonetic part 欠, but the correct reading is qīn in the first tone. Also do not confuse it with 飲 (yǐn, to drink), which has 飠 (food) on the left instead of 釒 (metal).
Common words with 欽
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 欽佩 | qīnpèi | to admire; to look up to | HSK 7-9 |
Questions about 欽
How many strokes are in 欽?
欽 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 欽 mean?
欽 (qīn) means to respect, to admire; royal. A common word with it is 钦佩 (qīnpèi), meaning "to admire; to look up to".
How do you pronounce 欽?
欽 is pronounced qīn, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 欽?
The radical of 欽 is 欠, which carries the idea of "to lack". Dictionaries list 欽 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 欽?
欽 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 钦, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What does 欽差 mean in Chinese history?
欽差 (qīnchāi) was an imperial envoy sent by the emperor himself to handle a special task. Here 欽 carries the sense of "by the emperor himself." You will see it in historical dramas and novels.
Is 欽佩 stronger than 佩服?
Both mean to admire. 欽佩 (qīnpèi) sounds more formal and respectful, while 佩服 (pèifú) is more everyday and often used in casual speech.