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How to write 钳 (qián)
钳 (qián) means "pliers". It has 10 strokes and the radical 钅.
Write the 10 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.
Words
钳子
qian2 zi5
pliers; pincers; tongs; forceps; vise; clamp; claw (of a crab etc); CL:把[ba3]; (dialect) earring
钳制
qian2 zhi4
to suppress; to muzzle; to gag
扳钳
ban1 qian2
wrench; spanner
钳工
qian2 gong1
fitter; benchwork
钳住
qian2 zhu4
to clamp down; to suppress
Radical decomposition
钅甘
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Writing tips
The metal radical (钅) appears on the left. Write the strokes from top to bottom. This character has many strokes. Start with the outer structure, then fill in the inner details.