歉
歉 (qiàn) · deficient
14 strokesLeft–right
歉 (qiàn) means “deficient”. It is made of 兼 + 欠 and has 14 strokes.
Break 歉 into its parts
What 歉 is made of
- 兼 jiān — both
- 丷 ha — kwukyel
- 丶 — dot
- 彐 jì — snout
- 二 — two strokes
- 禾 hé — cereal
- 禾 hé — cereal
- 丷 ha — kwukyel
- 欠 qiàn — to lack
- ⺈ — top shape
- 人 rén — person
歉 stroke order
Example sentences with 抱歉
很抱歉，我来晚了。Hěn bàoqiàn, wǒ lái wǎn le.I'm sorry I'm late.
抱歉，这里可以坐吗？Bàoqiàn, zhèlǐ kěyǐ zuò ma?Sorry, may I sit here?
Words with 歉
Also built with 兼
Quick facts
| Pinyin | qiàn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | deficient |
| Strokes | 14 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 歉
What does 歉 mean?
歉 (qiàn) means “deficient”.
How many strokes does 歉 have?
歉 has 14 strokes.
What parts make up 歉?
歉 is made of 兼 (both) and 欠 (to lack).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.