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

Q: What does 芪 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芪 (qí) means "Astragalus (medicinal root)". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芪 stroke by stroke?

芪 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芪 and 兹?

芪 (qí) and 兹 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 芪?

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

Q: What common words use 芪?

Common words containing 芪 include: 黄芪 (huáng qí) — astragalus (a medicinal herb); 芪草 (qí cǎo) — Astragalus plant; 芪参 (qí cān) — Astragalus and ginseng.

How to Write 芪

The character 芪 (qí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

芪 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Astragalus (medicinal root).

Common Words with 芪

黄芪 huáng qí

astragalus (a medicinal herb)

芪草 qí cǎo

Astragalus plant

芪参 qí cān

Astragalus and ginseng

Example Sentences

喝点黄芪水很好。

hē diǎn huáng qí shuǐ hěn hǎo

Drinking some astragalus water is very good.

这种草叫芪草。

zhè zhòng cǎo jiào qí cǎo

This grass is called Astragalus.

芪参是中药。

qí cān shì zhōng yào

Astragalus and ginseng are Chinese medicines.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芪

What does 芪 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芪 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芪?

What common words use 芪?

How to Write 芪 (qí)