俟 (qí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俟 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俟 (qí) means "wait (literary)". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俟 stroke by stroke?

俟 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 俟 and 伯?

俟 (qí) and 伯 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 俟?

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

Q: What common words use 俟?

Common words containing 俟 include: 俟机 (qí jī) — wait for an opportunity; 俟后 (qí hòu) — afterwards; later (literary); 万俟 (mò qí) — Moqi (a compound Chinese surname).

How to Write 俟

The character 俟 (qí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

俟 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means wait (literary).

Common Words with 俟

俟机 qí jī

wait for an opportunity

俟后 qí hòu

afterwards; later (literary)

万俟 mò qí

Moqi (a compound Chinese surname)

Example Sentences

我们要俟机行动。

wǒ men yào qí jī xíng dòng

We must wait for the right opportunity to act.

详情俟后告知。

xiáng qíng qí hòu gào zhī

Details will be provided later.

他姓万俟。

tā xìng mò qí

His surname is Moqi.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俟

What does 俟 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俟 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俟?

What common words use 俟?

How to Write 俟 (qí)