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

Q: What does 沏 (qī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沏 (qī) means "to brew; to infuse (tea or coffee)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沏 stroke by stroke?

沏 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沏 and 㳄?

沏 (qī) and 㳄 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 沏?

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

Q: What common words use 沏?

Common words containing 沏 include: 沏茶 (qī chá) — to make tea; to brew tea; 沏咖啡 (qī kā fēi) — to brew coffee; 沏壶茶 (qī hú chá) — to brew a pot of tea.

How to Write 沏

The character 沏 (qī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沏 is pronounced qī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to brew; to infuse (tea or coffee).

Common Words with 沏

沏茶 qī chá

to make tea; to brew tea

沏咖啡 qī kā fēi

to brew coffee

沏壶茶 qī hú chá

to brew a pot of tea

Example Sentences

我给你沏茶。

wǒ gěi nǐ qī chá

I'll make some tea for you.

妈妈在沏咖啡。

mā mā zài qī kā fēi

Mom is making coffee.

请帮我沏壶茶。

qǐng bāng wǒ qī hú chá 。

Please help me brew a pot of tea.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 沏 (qī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沏

What does 沏 (qī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沏 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沏?

What common words use 沏?

How to Write 沏 (qī)