How to Write 棋
The character 棋 (qí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
棋 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means chess or board game.
Common Words with 棋
下棋
xià qí
to play chess
围棋
wéi qí
Go (the board game)
象棋
xiàng qí
Chinese chess
Example Sentences
爷爷喜欢在公园下棋。
yé yé xǐ huān zài gōng yuán xià qí
Grandpa likes playing chess in the park.
围棋是中国传统文化。
wéi qí shì zhōng guó chuán tǒng wén huà
Go is a part of traditional Chinese culture.
他象棋下得很好。
tā xiàng qí xià dé hěn hǎo
He plays chess very well.
Practice Writing 棋 (qí)
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