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

Q: What does 岐 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岐 (qí) means "Divergent; branching". with 7 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岐 stroke by stroke?

岐 has 7 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岐 and 屹?

岐 (qí) and 屹 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 岐?

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

Q: What common words use 岐?

Common words containing 岐 include: 岐路 (qí lù) — Fork in the road; divergent path; 岐山 (qí shān) — Mount Qi; 岐山面 (qí shān miàn) — Qishan noodles.

How to Write 岐

The character 岐 (qí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

岐 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Divergent; branching.

Common Words with 岐

岐路 qí lù

Fork in the road; divergent path

岐山 qí shān

Mount Qi

岐山面 qí shān miàn

Qishan noodles

Example Sentences

别走上人生的岐路。

bié zǒu shàng rén shēng de qí lù

Don't take the wrong path in life.

岐山在陕西省。

qí shān zài shǎn xī shěng

Mount Qi is in Shaanxi Province.

我喜欢吃岐山面。

wǒ xǐ huān chī qí shān miàn

I like eating Qishan noodles.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岐 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岐

What does 岐 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岐 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岐?

What common words use 岐?

How to Write 岐 (qí)