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

Q: What does 祇 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 祇 (qí) means "Earth god / Only". with 8 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 祇 stroke by stroke?

祇 has 8 strokes. The radical is 礻. 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 祇 and 社?

祇 (qí) and 社 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 祇?

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

Q: What common words use 祇?

Common words containing 祇 include: 神祇 (shén qí) — Deities; gods; 地祇 (dì qí) — Earth deities; 祇灵 (qí líng) — Earthly spirit / Deity.

How to Write 祇

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

祇 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Earth god / Only.

Common Words with 祇

神祇 shén qí

Deities; gods

地祇 dì qí

Earth deities

祇灵 qí líng

Earthly spirit / Deity

Example Sentences

人们敬畏神祇。

rén men jìng wèi shén qí

People revere the gods.

古代人祭祀地祇。

gǔ dài rén jì sì dì qí

Ancient people offered sacrifices to the earth gods.

祈求祇灵保佑。

qí qiú qí líng bǎo yòu

Pray for the protection of the spirits.

Similar Characters

社 shè

祀 sì

祁 qí

Practice Writing 祇 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 祇

What does 祇 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 祇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 祇 and 社?

What mistakes do learners make writing 祇?

What common words use 祇?

How to Write 祇 (qí)