qiān
芊
thousand; great many
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnumeral
thousand (10³)
Basic numeric unit. Used in counting and mathematics.
Yī一
qiān千
mǐ米
děng等
yú于
yī一
gōng公
lǐ里
。
One thousand meters equals one kilometer.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
mài卖
le了
sān三
qiān千
wàn万
cè册
。
This book has sold thirty million copies.
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Qiān千
lǐ里
zhī之
xíng行
，
shǐ始
yú于
zú足
xià下
。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
adjective
numerous; vast amounts; innumerable
literaryUsed in idioms and set phrases to indicate a very large quantity or great extent, often with a metaphorical or emphatic tone.
Qiān千
fāng方
bǎi百
jì计
de地
xiǎng想
bàn办
fǎ法
。
Trying every possible means to find a solution.
Tā他
duì对
nǐ你
shì是
qiān千
zhēn真
wàn万
què确
de的
zhēn真
xīn心
。
His feelings for you are absolutely genuine.
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Qiān千
yán言
wàn万
yǔ语
shuō说
bù不
jìn尽
wǒ我
de的
gǎn感
jī激
。
Thousands of words cannot express my gratitude.