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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
繾qiǎnattached, inseparable, in love; entangledx, 19 strokes, radical 糹
qiǎn(qian3)qian T3
  1. 1attached, inseparable, in love; entangled
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March 24, 2026

繾qiǎn(qian3)

The character 繾 (qiǎn) conveys the idea of being attached or inseparable, often in a romantic context. It can also imply being entangled in a complex situation or relationship. This term is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe deep emotional connections.

Strokes19Radical糹
Cultural note

The concept of love and attachment represented by 繾 is significant in Chinese poetry, often symbolizing an idealized, eternal love. In traditional Chinese literature, such deep emotional ties are celebrated and reflected in many classic texts.

Memory tip

Imagine two lovers so intertwined that they can't be separated, like vines. The character 繾 has the radical for 'silk' (纟), symbolizing the delicate yet strong bonds of love, while the 'attached' meaning can be remembered as these lovers are 'entangled' in each other's lives.

Meanings of 繾

qiǎn(qian3)
1attached, inseparable, in love; entangled
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About 繾

繾Simplified
19Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more poetic or literary contexts, so avoid using it in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, like '牵' (qiān), which means to lead or pull.

HSK Study Tips

While 繾 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to other emotional terms in Mandarin like 爱 (ài - love) and 依赖 (yīlài - dependence). Focus on recognizing its emotional nuance in reading comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 繾 with 牵 (qiān), which means 'to pull or lead'. For example, saying '我和他很牵' (wǒ hé tā hěn qiān) is incorrect; it should be '我和他很繾' (wǒ hé tā hěn qiǎn) to express a close emotional bond.

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Etymology of 繾

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)遣
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Origin

繾 = 糹 + 遣. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 繾

IDS Structure⿰糹遣
繾Full character
=
糹si1
left
遣qian3
right
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How to say attached, inseparable, in love; entangled in Chinese

“attached, inseparable, in love; entangled” in Chinese is繾qiǎn

The character 繾 (qiǎn) conveys the idea of being attached or inseparable, often in a romantic context. It can also imply being entangled in a complex situation or relationship. This term is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe deep emotional connections.

When to use 繾

This character is typically used in more poetic or literary contexts, so avoid using it in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, like '牵' (qiān), which means to lead or pull.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 繾 with 牵 (qiān), which means 'to pull or lead'. For example, saying '我和他很牵' (wǒ hé tā hěn qiān) is incorrect; it should be '我和他很繾' (wǒ hé tā hěn qiǎn) to express a close emotional bond.

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Word Family of 繾

Words containing this character2
缱绻in love and inseparable繾綣
缱qiǎnloving繾
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Frequently Asked Questions about 繾

No, 繾 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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