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岍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
岍qiānthe name of a mountaing, 7 strokes, radical 山
岍qiānname of a mountainunknown, 7 strokes, radical 山
qiān(qian1) T1
  1. 1the name of a mountain
  2. 2name of a mountain
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March 24, 2026

岍qiān(qian1)

The character 岍 (qiān) refers to a specific mountain, often used in proper nouns or place names in China. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be encountered in geographical contexts or literary references.

Strokes7Radical山
Cultural Note

Mountains hold significant importance in Chinese culture, often symbolizing strength and stability. 岍 may refer to a specific mountain that could be linked to local legends or historical events in the region.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mountain (山) standing tall with a flag (干) on top to indicate its name. The combination of the mountain radical (山) and the flag component (干) can help you remember the pronunciation 'qiān' and its meaning related to a mountain.

Meanings of 岍

qiān(qian1)
1the name of a mountain
2name of a mountain
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About 岍

岍Simplified
7Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 岍 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in written texts referring to specific locations. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters and note its formal usage in geographical contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it’s not essential for HSK preparation. However, students should focus on recognizing it in context and understanding its role in proper nouns, which can be helpful for reading comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often overlook 岍 due to its rarity and may confuse it with more common mountain-related characters like 山 (shān). It’s important to remember that 岍 specifically refers to a named mountain and is not interchangeable with general terms for mountains.

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Etymology of 岍

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
+
Phonetic (sound)开
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Origin

岍 = 山 + 开. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 岍

IDS Structure⿰山开
岍Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
开kai1
right
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Parts

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How to say the name of a mountain in Chinese

“the name of a mountain” in Chinese is岍qiān

The character 岍 (qiān) refers to a specific mountain, often used in proper nouns or place names in China. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be encountered in geographical contexts or literary references.

When to use 岍

While 岍 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in written texts referring to specific locations. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters and note its formal usage in geographical contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often overlook 岍 due to its rarity and may confuse it with more common mountain-related characters like 山 (shān). It’s important to remember that 岍 specifically refers to a named mountain and is not interchangeable with general terms for mountains.

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Word Family of 岍

Words Containing This Character1
岍qiānname of a mountain

Frequently Asked Questions about 岍

You might say '岍山是一个著名的旅游景点' (Qiān Mountain is a famous tourist attraction).

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