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

Q: What does 麒 (qí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 麒 (qí) means "Male qilin (mythical creature)". with 19 strokes and the radical 鹿.

Q: How do you write 麒 stroke by stroke?

麒 has 19 strokes. The radical is 鹿. 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 麒 and 鏖?

麒 (qí) and 鏖 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 麒?

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

Q: What common words use 麒?

Common words containing 麒 include: 麒麟 (qí lín) — Qilin (Chinese unicorn); 麒麟座 (qí lín zuò) — Monoceros (constellation); 麒麟儿 (qí lín ér) — A brilliant child.

How to Write 麒

The character 麒 (qí) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鹿 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

麒 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Male qilin (mythical creature).

Common Words with 麒

麒麟 qí lín

Qilin (Chinese unicorn)

麒麟座 qí lín zuò

Monoceros (constellation)

麒麟儿 qí lín ér

A brilliant child

Example Sentences

麒麟是中国神兽。

qí lín shì zhōng guó shén shòu

The Qilin is a Chinese mythical beast.

天上有麒麟座。

tiān shàng yǒu qí lín zuò

The Monoceros constellation is in the sky.

他是一个麒麟儿。

tā shì yí gè qí lín ér

He is a brilliant child or prodigy.

Similar Characters

鏖 áo

麋 mí

麓 lù

Practice Writing 麒 (qí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 麒

What does 麒 (qí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 麒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 麒 and 鏖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 麒?

What common words use 麒?

How to Write 麒 (qí)