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琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
琴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

琴 Stroke Order — How to Write 琴

Stroke Order

琴 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

琴 Radical and Character Components

Components:玨今

琴 is an ideographic compound. Two guitar strings 玨 suggest the meaning; 今 provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 王 + 8 more strokes

琴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qín

Meanings of 琴 in Chinese

1

qín琴

An ancient Chinese stringed instrument, often referring to the guqin, a seven-string zither.
她喜欢在安静的夜晚，抚琴一曲，享受那份宁静的意境。
She enjoys playing a qin melody on quiet evenings, savoring the peaceful ambiance.
A general term for certain musical instruments, such as a piano, lute, or violin.
她喜欢弹钢琴。
She likes to play the piano.

Common Words and Phrases with 琴

1
qín琴chuí锤
a mallet used to strike fixed-pitch percussion instruments such as a dulcimer or xylophone
演奏者拿起一对琴锤，轻轻敲击洋琴的琴弦，美妙的乐音随之流淌。
The performer picked up a pair of mallets and gently struck the strings of the dulcimer, and beautiful music flowed forth.
2
qín琴jiàn键
The black and white keys on musical instruments like pianos or accordions.
她纤细的手指在钢琴的琴键上轻快地舞动，奏出优美的旋律。
Her slender fingers danced lightly on the piano keys, playing a beautiful melody.
3
qín琴sè瑟
Metaphorically describes a harmonious marital relationship, akin to the pleasant sound of the qin and se (two traditional Chinese stringed instruments).
夫妻两人结婚多年，一直琴瑟和鸣，日子过得幸福美满。
The couple has been married for many years, always living in perfect harmony and deep affection, enjoying a happy and fulfilling life.
4
qín琴sè瑟bù不tiáo调
Discord between husband and wife; (figuratively) disharmony in government policies or administration.
他们曾经恩爱有加，但最近却琴瑟不调，常常争吵。
They used to be very loving, but recently their marriage has been discordant, and they often quarrel.
5
qín琴shī师
A stringed instrument player.
那位琴师的演奏引人入胜，使听众沉醉其中。
The guqin master's performance was captivating, immersing the audience in its beauty.
6
qín琴shū书
Qinshu is a form of Chinese folk art that involves storytelling, often sung, accompanied by musical instruments, typically the yangqin.
老艺人坐在舞台中央，用他独特的琴书表演讲述了一个动人的民间传说。
The old artist sat in the center of the stage, telling a touching folk tale with his unique Qinshu performance.

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Questions about 琴

What does 琴 mean in Chinese?

琴 (qín) means “A general term for certain musical instruments, such as a piano, lute, or violin” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 琴?

琴 is pronounced qín in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 琴 have?

琴 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 琴?

琴 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 琴?

The radical of 琴 is 王, and 琴 is an ideographic compound.