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

Q: What does 期 (qī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 期 (qī) means "Period; phase; to expect". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 期 stroke by stroke?

期 has 12 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 期 and 朔?

期 (qī) and 朔 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 期?

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

Q: What common words use 期?

Common words containing 期 include: 星期 (xīng qī) — Week; 期待 (qī dài) — To look forward to; to expect; 学期 (xué qī) — Semester; term.

How to Write 期

The character 期 (qī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

期 is pronounced qī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Period; phase; to expect.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 期 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 期

星期 xīng qī

Week

期待 qī dài

To look forward to; to expect

学期 xué qī

Semester; term

Example Sentences

今天是星期一。

jīn tiān shì xīng qī yī

Today is Monday.

我很期待你的到来。

wǒ hěn qī dài nǐ de dào lái

I'm really looking forward to your arrival.

新学期开始了。

xīn xué qī kāi shǐ le

The new semester has started.

Similar Characters

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

朗 lǎng

Practice Writing 期 (qī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 期

What does 期 (qī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 期 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 期 and 朔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 期?

What common words use 期?

How to Write 期 (qī)