千 Stroke Order — How to Write 千
千 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, 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.
千 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 十 + 1 more stroke
千 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiān
Meanings of 千 in Chinese
1
qiān千
The number one thousand; often used as a prefix 'kilo-' in units like kilohertz, kilogram, or kilometer.
这袋米重十千克。
This bag of rice weighs ten kilograms.
Used to indicate a very large number or a great quantity; myriad.
面对离别，她有千言万语想说，却不知从何说起
When faced with parting, she had countless words she wanted to say, but didn't know where to start.
In the phrase "qiūqiān" (秋千), "qiān" refers to a swing.
孩子们在公园里荡秋千。
Children are swinging on the swing in the park.
Common Words and Phrases with 千
1
thousands of times; many, many times
为了记住这个复杂的公式，我把它抄写了千遍万遍。
To memorize this complex formula, I copied it thousands of times.
2
ever-changing; constantly changing
天空中的云朵千变万化，有时像棉花糖，有时像奔跑的骏马。
The clouds in the sky are ever-changing, sometimes resembling cotton candy, sometimes galloping horses.
3
To differ in thousands of ways; vastly different.
世界上的文化真是千差万别，每一种都有其独特的魅力。
The cultures of the world are truly vastly different, each possessing its unique charm.
4
An ancient state with a thousand war chariots, typically referring to a medium-sized vassal state in China.
那位贤明的君主将原本偏远的小城发展成了一个物产丰饶的千乘之国，引得四方宾客前来交流。
That wise ruler transformed the originally remote small town into a prosperous 'state of a thousand chariots,' attracting guests from all directions for exchange.
5
A powerful emperor or monarch, literally 'king of a thousand chariots', indicating vast military strength and territory in ancient China.
在古老的传说中，千乘之王被描绘成一位拥有无上权柄和智慧的统治者，他的话语即是律法。
In ancient legends, the King of a Thousand Chariots was depicted as a ruler possessing supreme authority and wisdom, whose words were law.
6
Countless and profound hatreds; deep-seated hatred.
他遭受了多年的不公待遇，心中积压着对那家公司的千仇万恨。
He suffered years of unfair treatment, accumulating countless enmities towards that company in his heart.
7
Full of holes and flaws; severely damaged or riddled with problems.
这座老旧的木屋，经历了数十年的风吹雨打，如今已是千疮百孔，急需修缮。
This old wooden house, having endured decades of wind and rain, is now full of holes and damage, urgently needing repair.
8
To be thoroughly tempered and refined through numerous trials or meticulous revision.
这部小说的情节和语言都经过了作者的千锤百炼，才得以呈现出如此引人入胜的效果。
The plot and language of this novel were meticulously refined by the author through countless revisions, which allowed it to achieve such a captivating effect.
9
thousands of villages
经过长途跋涉，我们终于看到了千村万落的景象，炊烟袅袅，生机勃勃。
After a long journey, we finally saw the sight of numerous villages and settlements, with cooking smoke curling up, full of vitality.
10
To be cut into a thousand pieces; to suffer an extremely terrible death (often used as a curse).
失去亲人的痛苦，让他觉得自己的心被千刀万剐一般。
The pain of losing his loved one made him feel as if his heart was being torn into a thousand pieces.
11
12
to express extreme gratitude; to offer countless thanks
经过多方努力，我们终于找到了失散的小狗，对帮助过我们的好心人千恩万谢
After much effort, we finally found our lost puppy, and we expressed our profound gratitude to all the kind people who helped us.
13
around a thousand, a thousand or slightly less
我上次去旅游，光是机票就花了一千儿八百块钱
Last time I traveled, the air ticket alone cost me around one thousand yuan.
14
To try every possible means; to exhaust all possibilities.
为了帮助贫困地区的孩子们上学，志愿者们千方百计地筹集善款。
To help children in impoverished areas attend school, volunteers tried every possible means to raise funds.
15
A precision measuring instrument, also known as a micrometer caliper, used to accurately measure small distances.
工程师使用千分尺测量零件的精确尺寸。
Engineers use a micrometer to measure the precise dimensions of parts.
16
numerous people; thousands of people
面对千夫的期盼，他感到肩上的责任重大。
Facing the expectations of thousands of people, he felt a great responsibility on his shoulders.
More words with 千
- qiān千nián年millennium
- qiān千lǐ里A thousand li, A great distance
- qiān千wàn万be sure to, must
- qiū秋qiān千swing
- qiān千gǔ古for all time, eternal
- qiān千kè克kilogram, kilo
- wàn万ér儿bā八qiān千eight to ten thousand, around ten thousand
- wǔ五qiān千five thousand
- liǎng两qiān千two thousand
- qiān千jīn金young lady, daughter
- qiān千mǐ米kilometer, km
- shù数qiān千thousands, several thousands
- wàn万qiān千myriad, countless
- qiān千jīn斤dǐng顶jack
- qiān千lí里mǎ马a swift horse, a person of exceptional talent
- qiān千wàn万bié别Never, Don't ever
- liǎng两qiān千yuán元Two thousand Yuan, Two thousand RMB
- qiān千bǎi百nián年lái来for centuries, for hundreds of years
- qiān千qiū秋eternity, ages
- liú流chuán传qiān千gǔ古Last for all time, Be passed down through the ages
Idioms with 千
- qiān千dīng叮wàn万zhǔ嘱repeatedly and earnestly instruct
- qiān千duān端wàn万xù绪numerous interwoven and complicated issues
- qiān千fū夫suǒ所zhǐ指reviled by everyone
- qiān千gǔ古jué绝chàng唱A timeless masterpiece
- qiān千gǔ古mà骂míng名eternal infamy
- qiān千gǔ古qí奇féng逢a rare encounter through the ages
- qiān千gǔ古qí奇wén闻a rare astonishing story for all ages
- qiān千gǔ古yī一lǜ律always the same throughout history
- qiān千gǔ古yī一zhé辙same old story through the ages
- qiān千gǔ古zuì罪rén人sinner for all generations
- qiān千hū呼wàn万huàn唤repeatedly urged or called for
- qiān千huí回bǎi百zhé折full of intricate twists and turns
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Open the tool →Questions about 千
What does 千 mean in Chinese?
千 (qiān) means “The number one thousand” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 千?
千 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 千 have?
千 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 千?
千 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 千?
The radical of 千 is 十.