千
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Common words with 千
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 千 | qiān | thousand |
| 千万 | qiān wàn | ten million; countless |
| 千方百计 | qiān fāng bǎi jì | lit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means |
| 千克 | qiān kè | kilogram |
| 成千上万 | chéng qiān shàng wàn | lit. by the thousands and tens of thousands (idiom); untold numbers; innumerable |
| 千变万化 | qiān biàn wàn huà | countless changes; constant permutation |
| 千家万户 | qiān jiā wàn hù | every family (idiom) |
| 千军万马 | qiān jūn wàn mǎ | magnificent army with thousands of men and horses (idiom); impressive display of manpower; all the King's horses and all the King's men |
FAQ
How many strokes does 千 have?
千 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 千?
The pinyin for 千 is qiān. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄑㄧㄢ.
What does 千 mean in Chinese?
千 means: thousand. It appears in common words such as 千、千万、千方百计.