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July 21, 2026
HSK 1Word 23 of 30
钱
qián
money; coins
Noun (名词)
Character Breakdown
钱
qián
money — left side is 钅(金), the metal radical; right side is 戋 (small/little), originally referring to small metal pieces used as currency
Example Sentences
这个多少钱?
Zhège duōshǎo qián?
“How much does this cost?”
我没有钱。
Wǒ méiyǒu qián.
“I don't have money.”
钱不是最重要的。
Qián bù shì zuì zhòngyào de.
“Money is not the most important thing.”
Related Words
多少钱
duōshǎo qián
how much money?
钱包
qiánbāo
wallet; purse
零钱
língqián
change; small money
有钱
yǒuqián
wealthy; to have money
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