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

Q: What does 桤 (qī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桤 (qī) means "Alder tree". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桤 stroke by stroke?

桤 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桤 and 杪?

桤 (qī) and 杪 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 桤?

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

Q: What common words use 桤?

Common words containing 桤 include: 桤木 (qī mù) — Alder wood; 桤树 (qī shù) — Alder tree; 水桤 (shuǐ qī) — Water alder.

How to Write 桤

The character 桤 (qī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

桤 is pronounced qī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Alder tree.

Common Words with 桤

桤木 qī mù

Alder wood

桤树 qī shù

Alder tree

水桤 shuǐ qī

Water alder

Example Sentences

桤木长在河边。

qī mù zhǎng zài hé biān

Alder trees grow by the riverside.

院子里有一棵桤树。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yī kē qī shù

There is an alder tree in the yard.

水桤喜欢潮湿。

shuǐ qī xǐ huān cháo shī

Water alders like moisture.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桤 (qī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桤

What does 桤 (qī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桤 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桤?

What common words use 桤?

How to Write 桤 (qī)