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

Q: What does 旗 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旗 (qí) means "Flag or banner.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 旗 stroke by stroke?

旗 has 14 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 旗 and 旒?

旗 (qí) and 旒 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 旗?

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

Q: What common words use 旗?

Common words containing 旗 include: 国旗 (guó qí) — National flag; 旗子 (qí zi) — Flag.; 旗袍 (qí páo) — Qipao or cheongsam (a traditional Chinese dress)..

How to Write 旗

The character 旗 (qí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

旗 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Flag or banner..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 旗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 旗

国旗 guó qí

National flag

旗子 qí zi

Flag.

旗袍 qí páo

Qipao or cheongsam (a traditional Chinese dress).

Example Sentences

操场上升起了国旗。

cāo chǎng shàng shēng qǐ le guó qí

The national flag was raised on the playground.

他手里拿着一面旗子。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yí miàn qí zi

He is holding a flag in his hand.

她穿旗袍很漂亮。

tā chuān qí páo hěn piào liàng

She looks beautiful in a cheongsam.

Similar Characters

旒 liú

旖 yǐ

Practice Writing 旗 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旗

What does 旗 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旗 and 旒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旗?

What common words use 旗?

How to Write 旗 (qí)