戚 (qī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 戚 (qī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戚 (qī) means "Relative; sorrow; also an ancient battle-axe.". with 11 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戚 stroke by stroke?

戚 has 11 strokes. The radical is 戈. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 戚 and 威?

戚 (qī) and 威 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 戚?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 戈. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 戚?

Common words containing 戚 include: 亲戚 (qīn qī) — relative; family member; 戚友 (qī yǒu) — Relatives and friends.; 忧戚 (yōu qī) — Sorrowful; distressed.

How to Write 戚

The character 戚 (qī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戚 is pronounced qī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Relative; sorrow; also an ancient battle-axe..

Common Words with 戚

亲戚 qīn qī

relative; family member

戚友 qī yǒu

Relatives and friends.

忧戚 yōu qī

Sorrowful; distressed

Example Sentences

他有很多亲戚。

tā yǒu hěn duō qīn qī

He has many relatives.

他去拜访戚友了。

tā qù bài fǎng qī yǒu le

He went to visit relatives and friends.

脸上带着忧戚。

liǎn shàng dài zhe yōu qī

There is a look of sorrow on the face.

Similar Characters

威 wēi

战 zhàn

戛 jiá

Practice Writing 戚 (qī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戚

What does 戚 (qī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戚 and 威?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戚?

What common words use 戚?

How to Write 戚 (qī)