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潜

潜 (qián) · to hide

15 strokesLeft–right

潜 (qián) means “to hide”. It is made of 氵 + 替 and has 15 strokes.

Break 潜 into its parts

What 潜 is made of

潜 stroke order

潜 stroke order diagram: 15 strokes, numbered in writing order
潜 is written with 15 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 潜力

这个孩子很有潜力。Zhège háizi hěn yǒu qiánlì.This child has a lot of potential.
这个市场还有很大的潜力。Zhège shìchǎng háiyǒu hěn dà de qiánlì.This market still has great potential.

Words with 潜

Also built with 氵

Quick facts

Pinyinqián
Meaningto hide
Strokes15
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 潜

What does 潜 mean?

潜 (qián) means “to hide”.

How many strokes does 潜 have?

潜 has 15 strokes.

What parts make up 潜?

潜 is made of 氵 (water) and 替 (to change).

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