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

Q: What does 鳍 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳍 (qí) means "fin". with 18 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳍 stroke by stroke?

鳍 has 18 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳍 and 鲭?

鳍 (qí) and 鲭 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 鳍?

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

Q: What common words use 鳍?

Common words containing 鳍 include: 鱼鳍 (yú qí) — Fish fin; 背鳍 (bèi qí) — Dorsal fin; 胸鳍 (xiōng qí) — pectoral fin.

How to Write 鳍

The character 鳍 (qí) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳍 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means fin.

Common Words with 鳍

鱼鳍 yú qí

Fish fin

背鳍 bèi qí

Dorsal fin

胸鳍 xiōng qí

pectoral fin

Example Sentences

鱼用鳍在水里控制方向。

yú yòng qí zài shuǐ lǐ kòng zhì fāng xiàng

Fish use their fins to control their direction in the water.

鲨鱼的背鳍露出了水面。

shā yú de bèi qí lù chū le shuǐ miàn

The shark's dorsal fin appeared above the water.

这条鱼的胸鳍非常漂亮。

zhè tiáo yú de xiōng qí fēi cháng piào liàng

This fish's pectoral fins are very beautiful.

Similar Characters

鲭 qīng

鲮 líng

鲯 qí

Practice Writing 鳍 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳍

What does 鳍 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳍 and 鲭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳍?

What common words use 鳍?

How to Write 鳍 (qí)