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qiàn

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Radical
Strokes4
HSK 5
Definitions
v
  • to owe
  • to lack
  • (literary) to be deficient in
  • to raise slightly (a part of one's body)
n
  • (bound form) yawn
Examples

欠伸。

qiàn shēn

yawn and stretch

欠脚儿

qiàn jiǎor

short of money; lacking funds

欠了欠身子。

Qiàn le qiàn shēnzi.

Leaned forward slightly (as a gesture of respect or greeting).

Strokes: 4HSK 5Frequency #1602Verified
欠 (qiàn) — to owe - ISCBJ Dictionary