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僉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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僉qiānall, together, unanimousx, 13 strokes, radical 人
qiān(qian1) T1
  1. 1all, together, unanimous
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March 24, 2026

僉qiān(qian1)

The character 僉 (qiān) means 'all,' 'together,' or 'unanimous.' It is often used in contexts where agreement or collective action is emphasized, such as in decisions made by a group. This character is less common in modern usage but can be found in formal or literary texts.

Strokes13Radical人
Cultural Note

The character 僉 is often seen in legal or official documents in China, where unanimous decisions are important for consensus building. This reflects the cultural value placed on harmony and collective agreement in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a team of people (represented by the radical for person, 人) coming together as one to make a decision. The character 僉 looks like a gathering of people (the two 人s) standing side by side, united in purpose, which helps you remember that it means 'all together' or 'unanimous.'

Meanings of 僉

qiān(qian1)
1all, together, unanimous
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About 僉

僉Simplified
13Strokes
人Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful to use 僉 in more formal contexts, as it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '全部' (quánbù), which means 'all' but is more modern. Always consider the register when choosing to use 僉.

HSK Study Tips

Although 僉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be helpful to compare it with other HSK words that express agreement or totality, like '所有' (suǒyǒu). Focus on understanding its usage in historical or formal texts to enhance your reading comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 僉 with similar-sounding characters, such as '千' (qiān) which means 'thousand.' For example, saying '我觉得这个决定是千' (wǒ juédé zhège juédìng shì qiān) is incorrect; the correct usage would be '我觉得这个决定是僉' (wǒ juédé zhège juédìng shì qiān).

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Etymology of 僉

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 僉. Depicts multiple people (人) opening their mouths (口) to speak together, representing the meaning "together" or "all".

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Many people 从 talking 口 under one roof 亼

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Decomposition of 僉

IDS Structure⿳亼⿰口口从
僉Full Character
=
亼ji2
top
口kou3
left
口kou3
right
从Cong2
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Parts

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How to say all, together, unanimous in Chinese

“all, together, unanimous” in Chinese is僉qiān

The character 僉 (qiān) means 'all,' 'together,' or 'unanimous.' It is often used in contexts where agreement or collective action is emphasized, such as in decisions made by a group. This character is less common in modern usage but can be found in formal or literary texts.

When to use 僉

Be careful to use 僉 in more formal contexts, as it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '全部' (quánbù), which means 'all' but is more modern. Always consider the register when choosing to use 僉.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 僉 with similar-sounding characters, such as '千' (qiān) which means 'thousand.' For example, saying '我觉得这个决定是千' (wǒ juédé zhège juédìng shì qiān) is incorrect; the correct usage would be '我觉得这个决定是僉' (wǒ juédé zhège juédìng shì qiān).

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Word Family of 僉

Words Containing This Character1
佥qiānall僉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 僉

No, 僉 is more often found in formal or literary contexts rather than in daily speech.

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