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

Q: What does 埼 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埼 (qí) means "headland / cape / peninsula". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埼 stroke by stroke?

埼 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埼 and 型?

埼 (qí) and 型 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 埼?

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

Q: What common words use 埼?

Common words containing 埼 include: 埼玉 (qí yù) — Saitama (prefecture in Japan); 埼岸 (qí àn) — shoreline / coast of a headland; 埼角 (qí jiǎo) — cape / promontory.

How to Write 埼

The character 埼 (qí) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埼 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means headland / cape / peninsula.

Common Words with 埼

埼玉 qí yù

Saitama (prefecture in Japan)

埼岸 qí àn

shoreline / coast of a headland

埼角 qí jiǎo

cape / promontory

Example Sentences

他住在日本埼玉县。

tā zhù zài rì běn qí yù xiàn

He lives in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

小船停在埼岸边。

xiǎo chuán tíng zài qí àn biān

The small boat is moored by the shore.

这里有一个小埼角。

zhè lǐ yǒu yí gè xiǎo qí jiǎo

There is a small cape here.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 埼 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埼

What does 埼 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埼 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埼?

What common words use 埼?

How to Write 埼 (qí)