秦 Stroke Order — How to Write 秦
秦 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 禾, 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.
秦 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 秦:禾
Radical: 禾 + 5 more strokes
秦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qín
Meanings of 秦 in Chinese
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qín秦
An ancient state during the Zhou Dynasty in China, located in present-day Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. It is often used in idioms to describe shifting loyalties or alliances.
他在工作上的态度总是朝秦暮楚，让人不知道该怎么配合。
His attitude towards work is always fickle and changing, making it difficult for others to know how to cooperate.
When pronounced qín, "秦" refers to the Qin Dynasty, a Chinese imperial dynasty. It is also used in the idiom "秦镜高悬" (qín jìng gāo xuán), which metaphorically means a judge's fair and impartial judgment.
法官审理此案，正如秦镜高悬，公正无私
The judge's handling of this case, like a high-hanging Qin mirror, was fair and impartial.
A poetic or historical name for Shaanxi Province, particularly referring to the Guanzhong region.
关中平原素有八百里秦川之称。
The Guanzhong Plain is traditionally known as the Eight Hundred Li Plain of Qin.
Common Words and Phrases with 秦
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An alliance between two families by marriage, historically referring to the states of Qin and Jin.
经过多年的相处，两家人终于结成了秦欢晋爱，共享天伦之乐
After many years of acquaintance, the two families finally formed a loving marital bond, sharing the joy of family life.
2
Qinhuangdao City is a major seaport and famous tourist city in Hebei Province, China, located on the Bohai Sea. Known for its natural deep-water, ice-free harbor, it's an important foreign trade port and a renowned tourist destination featuring attractions like Beidaihe and Shanhaiguan, the starting point of the Great Wall.
秦皇岛市以其美丽的海滩和历史遗迹吸引着众多游客。
Qinhuangdao City attracts many tourists with its beautiful beaches and historical sites.
3
A slender chili pepper named for its origin in the Qin region (present-day Shaanxi province) of China.
这道菜的秘诀在于加入了地道的秦椒，使得味道香辣可口。
The secret to this dish lies in the addition of authentic Qinjiao chili, which makes the flavor spicy and delicious.
4
Refers to a marriage alliance between two families, originally between the states of Qin and Jin during the Spring and Autumn period; later generalized to any two families forming a marital bond.
两家世交多年，如今通过一桩美满的秦晋之好，更是亲上加亲
The two families, who have been close for generations, are now even more tightly bound through a happy intermarriage.
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A marriage alliance between two families, symbolizing a felicitous union, historically derived from the intermarriages between the ancient Qin and Jin states.
这对新人喜结连理，成就了一段美好的秦晋之缘。
The newlywed couple joyfully tied the knot, forming a beautiful matrimonial bond.
6
Nothing escapes the discerning eyes of the presiding judge; metaphorically, it means strict and impartial law enforcement and handling of affairs.
他相信只有秦镜高悬，才能让真相水落石出，冤屈得以昭雪。
He believes that only with impartial and insightful judgment can the truth come to light and grievances be redressed.
7
The Qinling Mountains is a major east-west mountain range in central China, forming an important geographical boundary and acting as a barrier against cold winter winds.
秦岭不仅是南北方的地理分界线，也是众多珍稀野生动植物的家园。
The Qinling Mountains are not only a geographical dividing line between north and south, but also home to many rare wild animals and plants.
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Ash bark (Cortex Fraxini), derived from Fraxinus rhynchophylla, used in traditional Chinese medicine for its antipyretic and analgesic effects.
传统中医常将秦皮用于清热解毒、止痛。
Traditional Chinese Medicine often uses Cortex Fraxini for clearing heat, detoxifying, and relieving pain.
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Qinqiang (qínqiāng), also known as Shaanxi Opera or Shaanxi Bangzi, is a traditional Chinese local opera genre popular in Northwest China, particularly Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. It is a type of 'bangzi qiang' (clapper opera) developed from local folk songs.
他从小就喜欢听秦腔，对它的高亢唱腔情有独钟。
He has loved listening to Qinqiang Opera since childhood, and has a special fondness for its high-pitched singing.
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Qin and Yue were two ancient Chinese states, geographically distant and with little interaction. The phrase is now a metaphor for a distant or estranged relationship between two parties.
这两个地方相距遥远，文化习俗也大相径庭，简直是秦越之隔。
These two places are far apart, and their cultural customs are also very different, almost like the separation between Qin and Yue.
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an ancient style of calligraphy adopted in the Qin Dynasty
秦篆是中国书法史上的一个重要里程碑，其结构严谨，线条优美。
Qin Seal Script is a significant milestone in the history of Chinese calligraphy, characterized by its rigorous structure and elegant lines.
More words with 秦
- qín秦cháo朝Qin Dynasty
- qín秦guó国State of Qin, Qin Dynasty
- qín秦jiāo艽Large-leaf Gentian Root, Gentiana macrophylla root
- qín秦shǐ始huáng皇líng陵Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum
- qín秦hàn汉shí时qī期Qin and Han period, Qin-Han era
- xiān先qín秦shí时qī期Pre-Qin period, Pre-Qin era
- qín秦fù妇yín吟Lament of a Qin Woman, A Qin Woman's Song
- qín秦cháo朝shí时qī期Qin Dynasty, Qin era
- qín秦dài代shū书fǎ法Qin Dynasty calligraphy, Qin calligraphy
- qín秦yuè越zhī之gé隔Qin-Yue divide, A vast divide
- qín秦lǐng岭shān山mài脉Qinling Mountains, Qin Mountains
- zhōu周qín秦wén文huà化Zhou-Qin culture
Idioms with 秦
- qín秦huáng皇hàn汉wǔ武great emperors of immense power
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之hǎo好a felicitous marriage alliance
- qín秦lóu楼chǔ楚guǎn馆brothels and entertainment houses
- zhāo朝qín秦mù暮chǔ楚fickle, wavering allegiance
- yuè越shòu瘦qín秦féi肥indifferent to others' troubles
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之méng盟a marriage alliance between two families
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之pǐ匹A marriage alliance between two families
- qín秦lóu楼xiè谢guǎn馆brothels or pleasure quarters
- qín秦nǚ女chǔ楚zhū珠valuing the accessory over the essential
- qín秦shī失qí其lù鹿lose one's position of power
- qín秦shù树chǔ楚tiān天worlds apart
- qín秦yuē约jìn晋méng盟Qin-Jin marital alliance
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Open the tool →Questions about 秦
What does 秦 mean in Chinese?
秦 (qín) means “When pronounced qín” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 秦?
秦 is pronounced qín in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 秦 have?
秦 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 秦?
秦 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 禾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 秦?
The radical of 秦 is 禾.