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

Q: What does 萁 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萁 (qí) means "bean stalks". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萁 stroke by stroke?

萁 has 11 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 萁 and 兹?

萁 (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 萁?

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 萁?

Common words containing 萁 include: 豆萁 (dòu qí) — bean stalk; 燃萁 (rán qí) — to burn beanstalks; 萁草 (qí cǎo) — bean straw.

How to Write 萁

The character 萁 (qí) is written with 11 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

萁 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means bean stalks.

Common Words with 萁

豆萁 dòu qí

bean stalk

燃萁 rán qí

to burn beanstalks

萁草 qí cǎo

bean straw

Example Sentences

豆萁可以烧火。

dòu qí kě yǐ shāo huǒ

Bean stalks can be used for firewood.

燃萁煮豆速度快。

rán qí zhǔ dòu sù dù kuài

Burning beanstalks to cook beans is fast.

地里长满了萁草。

dì lǐ zhǎng mǎn le qí cǎo

The field is full of beanstalks.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萁

What does 萁 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萁 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萁?

What common words use 萁?

How to Write 萁 (qí)