How to Say
How to Write
qìn
Radical: 扌 12 strokes
Meaning: to press
💡 Think 'chin' (qìn) pressing down with your hand on a chin button.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

揿 (qìn) meaning in English —

揿 (qìn) means 'to press down' with the hand, often used for buttons or switches. In Chinese culture, it reflects the practical action of applying force to activate or control something. The radical 扌 indicates hand action, emphasizing manual operation.

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