qián

to dive; to hide; to conceal

HSK 6 #1112

Character data

HSK 6
Frequency 1112th character
Radical ⽔ (85.12)
Strokes 15
Index # 3290
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

潜 qián
  1. 1. to dive
  2. 2. to hide
  3. 3. to conceal
  4. 4. hidden
  5. 5. latent
  6. 6. secret
  7. 7. to submerge

Stroke order

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Words containing 潜

Word Meaning
potential; capacity
to dive; to go under water; (in an online forum) to lurk
imperceptible influence; to influence secretly
potential; hidden; latent
submarine
to steal into; to infiltrate; to submerge
subconsciousness; subconscious mind; unconscious mind
potential
to abscond; to slink off
to hide; to conceal; to cover up
diver; frogman
potential; hidden capability
submarine
subtext; (fig.) implicit assertion
hidden beneath the surface; buried and concealed
diving suit
to concentrate fully on sth; single-minded
periscope
incubation period (of disease)
anti-submarine; antisubmarine
diving; esp. skin diving
latent heat
(bird species of China) Pacific loon (Gavia pacifica)
nuclear-powered missile submarine
(guided) missile submarine
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