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

Q: What does 脐 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脐 (qí) means "navel; belly button". with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脐 stroke by stroke?

脐 has 10 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脐 and 朊?

脐 (qí) and 朊 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 脐?

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

Q: What common words use 脐?

Common words containing 脐 include: 肚脐 (dù qí) — Belly button; navel.; 脐橙 (qí chéng) — navel orange; 脐带 (qí dài) — umbilical cord.

How to Write 脐

The character 脐 (qí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

脐 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means navel; belly button.

Common Words with 脐

肚脐 dù qí

Belly button; navel.

脐橙 qí chéng

navel orange

脐带 qí dài

umbilical cord

Example Sentences

他的肚脐很深。

tā de dù qí hěn shēn

His belly button is very deep.

我喜欢吃脐橙。

wǒ xǐ huān chī qí chéng

I like eating navel oranges.

医生剪断了脐带。

yī shēng jiǎn duàn le qí dài

The doctor cut the umbilical cord.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

Practice Writing 脐 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脐

What does 脐 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脐 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脐?

What common words use 脐?

How to Write 脐 (qí)