迁 Stroke Order — How to Write 迁
迁 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, 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.
迁 Radical and Character Components
迁 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 千 indicates the sound.
Radical: 辶 + 3 more strokes
迁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiān
Meanings of 迁 in Chinese
1
qiān迁
To move, relocate, or migrate (for organizations, residences, or people), indicating a change of location.
我们计划明年迁徙到南方过冬。
We plan to migrate to the south for winter next year.
To change, shift, or alter; referring to transformations or vicissitudes.
时代变迁，人们的生活方式也随之改变
As times change, people's lifestyles also change accordingly.
To demote and exile an official or person to a remote area.
这位文人因得罪权贵，被迁谪到蛮荒之地。
This scholar, having offended powerful figures, was banished to a wild and desolate land.
To be promoted to a higher official position (an archaic term for transferring office).
小李因工作表现优秀，获得升迁的机会
Due to his excellent work performance, Xiao Li got the opportunity for promotion.
Common Words and Phrases with 迁
1
To migrate and abscond; to move away and escape.
为了迁避持续的噪音污染，他们决定搬到乡村。
In order to avoid the continuous noise pollution, they decided to move to the countryside.
2
to move and combine; to relocate and merge
为了提高效率，公司决定将两个分散的部门迁并到一个新的办公地点。
To improve efficiency, the company decided to relocate and merge two dispersed departments into a new office location.
3
Transition or change, often referring to residence, position, or seasons.
她因工作原因，这些年迁次频繁，生活一直漂泊不定。
Due to her job, she has experienced frequent relocations over the years, leading to an unsettled life.
4
to move the capital to another place
在古代文明中，有时会因为资源枯竭或防御需求而迁都
In ancient civilizations, capitals were sometimes relocated due to resource depletion or defense requirements.
5
relocate and reconstruct; move and rebuild
由于城市规划调整，这座历史悠久的寺庙将被迁建到郊外。
Due to urban planning adjustments, this historic temple will be relocated and reconstructed in the suburbs.
6
To make concessions or adapt one's own standards to accommodate someone else's wishes or needs.
在团队合作中，大家需要学会互相迁就，才能顺利完成任务。
In team collaboration, everyone needs to learn to make concessions for each other to successfully complete the task.
7
to move house; to change residence
我们去年春天迁居到郊区，享受更安静的生活。
We relocated to the suburbs last spring to enjoy a quieter life.
8
A degraded or exiled official; an official banished to a remote area.
古代的迁客常在诗中寄托他们对故乡的思念和对命运的感慨。
Ancient demoted officials often expressed their longing for their hometowns and their reflections on fate in their poems.
9
Continuous flow and change; to elapse.
这条河流的沙石因水流的作用而不断迁流，塑造出多变的地貌。
The sand and stones in this river are constantly shifting due to the water flow, shaping a varied landscape.
10
to be ruined or die out; to perish
如果人类不加以保护，地球上许多独特的动植物将面临迁灭的命运。
If humanity does not protect them, many unique flora and fauna on Earth will face the fate of extinction.
11
To direct one's anger at someone who is not to blame.
他在工作中受了气，回家后却把怒火迁怒到无辜的家人身上
He was upset at work, but came home and took out his anger on his innocent family members.
12
to correct one's mistakes and strive for improvement; to turn over a new leaf
经过这次深刻的反思，他决定迁善改过，努力提升自己的人格修养。
After this deep self-reflection, he decided to correct his errors and strive for improvement, diligently working to cultivate his personal character.
13
migrate; move from one place to another
每年秋天，许多鸟类都会向南方迁徙，以避开寒冷的冬季。
Every autumn, many bird species migrate south to avoid the cold winter.
14
to delay; to put off
由于未能达成一致，项目启动日期一再迁延
Due to the failure to reach an agreement, the project's start date has been repeatedly delayed.
15
To move from one place or location to another; to relocate or migrate.
公司决定将所有服务器上的数据迁移到云端存储。
The company decided to migrate all data on its servers to cloud storage.
16
to rebury; to move a grave/coffin and rebury it in a different place.
由于城市发展需要，许多旧墓地需要迁葬到新的陵园。
Due to the needs of urban development, many old cemeteries need to relocate graves to new burial grounds.
More words with 迁
- chāi拆qiān迁Demolition and relocation
- yuè跃qiān迁transition, quantum transition
- sī司mǎ马qiān迁Sima Qian
- bān搬qiān迁Relocation, Move
- téng腾qiān迁Vacate, Relocate
- zài再qiān迁to be promoted again
- zhé谪qiān迁Exile, Banishment
- zuǒ左qiān迁demotion, relegation
- qiáo乔qiān迁Moving house, Relocation
- biàn变qiān迁Change, Shift
- shēng升qiān迁promotion, advancement
- qiān迁é讹scribal error, copying error
- qiān迁zhé谪banish, exile
- bān搬qiān迁dào到move to, relocate to
- nán南qiān迁Migrate south, Move south
- xǐ喜qiān迁Happily move, Joyful relocation
- bū逋qiān迁abscond, flee
- qiān迁jū居dào到move to, relocate to
- wén文huà化biàn变qiān迁cultural change
- huán环jìng境biàn变qiān迁Environmental change, Environmental shift
Idioms with 迁
- qiān迁nù怒yú于rén人take out anger on others
- qiān迁sī思huí回lǜ虑ponder deeply and repeatedly
- bù不cì次zhī之qiān迁unusual rapid promotion
- jiàn见yì异sī思qiān迁frequently change one's mind
- líng陵gǔ谷biàn变qiān迁profound changes over time
- mèng孟mǔ母sān三qiān迁Mencius' mother moved for his education
- qiáo乔qiān迁zhī之xǐ喜Joy of moving to a new residence
- qíng情suí随shì事qiān迁feelings change as circumstances shift
- sān三qiān迁zhī之jiào教Mencius' mother moves to educate him
- shēng升qiān迁róng荣rǔ辱career ups and downs
- shí时guò过jìng境qiān迁time passes, circumstances change
- shí时yí移shì势qiān迁times change, circumstances shift
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Open the tool →Questions about 迁
What does 迁 mean in Chinese?
迁 (qiān) means “To move” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 迁?
迁 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 迁 have?
迁 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 迁?
迁 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 迁?
The radical of 迁 is 辶, and 迁 is a phono-semantic compound.
