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

Q: What does 淇 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 淇 (qí) means "Qi (name of a river)". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淇 stroke by stroke?

淇 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淇 and 洁?

淇 (qí) and 洁 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 淇?

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

Q: What common words use 淇?

Common words containing 淇 include: 冰淇淋 (bīng qí lín) — Ice cream; 淇水 (qí shuǐ) — Qi River; 淇县 (qí xiàn) — Qi County (in Henan).

How to Write 淇

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

淇 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Qi (name of a river).

Common Words with 淇

冰淇淋 bīng qí lín

Ice cream

淇水 qí shuǐ

Qi River

淇县 qí xiàn

Qi County (in Henan)

Example Sentences

我最喜欢吃草莓冰淇淋。

wǒ zuì xǐ huān chī cǎo méi bīng qí lín

I like strawberry ice cream the most.

淇水两岸风景优美。

qí shuǐ liǎng àn fēng jǐng yōu měi

The scenery on both banks of the Qi River is beautiful.

淇县位于河南省。

qí xiàn wèi yú hé nán shěng

Qi County is located in Henan Province.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淇

What does 淇 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淇 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淇?

What common words use 淇?

How to Write 淇 (qí)