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July 21, 2026

HSK 1Word 23 of 30

qián

money; coins

Noun (名词)

Character Breakdown

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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