qiàn ㄑㄧㄢˋ him3 HSK 5 高階級 · Level 4

  • to owe
  • to lack
  • (literary) to be deficient in
  • (bound form) yawn
  • to raise slightly (a part of one's body)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 欠 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你欠我钱。 You owe me money.
  • 我不欠债。 I have no debt.
  • 我欠您多少? How much do I owe you?
  • 我欠湯姆錢。 I owe Tom some money.
  • 她欠你多少? How much does she owe you?

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