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

Q: What does 歧 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歧 (qí) means "Divergent; fork (in a road)". with 8 strokes and the radical 止.

Q: How do you write 歧 stroke by stroke?

歧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 止. 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 歧 and 此?

歧 (qí) and 此 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 歧?

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

Q: What common words use 歧?

Common words containing 歧 include: 歧视 (qí shì) — Discrimination; 分歧 (fēn qí) — Divergence; difference (of opinion); 歧义 (qí yì) — Ambiguity; multiple meanings.

How to Write 歧

The character 歧 (qí) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

歧 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Divergent; fork (in a road).

Common Words with 歧

歧视 qí shì

Discrimination

分歧 fēn qí

Divergence; difference (of opinion)

歧义 qí yì

Ambiguity; multiple meanings

Example Sentences

我们不应该歧视他人。

wǒ men bù yīng gāi qí shì tā rén

We should not discriminate against others.

他们之间有分歧。

tā men zhī jiān yǒu fēn qí

There are differences between them.

这句话容易产生歧义。

zhè jù huà róng yì chǎn shēng qí yì

This sentence is prone to ambiguity.

Similar Characters

此 cǐ

步 bù

武 wǔ

Practice Writing 歧 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歧

What does 歧 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歧 and 此?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歧?

What common words use 歧?

How to Write 歧 (qí)