乞 (qǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 乞 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 乞 (qǐ) means "to beg". with 3 strokes and the radical 乙.

Q: How do you write 乞 stroke by stroke?

乞 has 3 strokes. The radical is 乙. 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 乞 and 㐌?

乞 (qǐ) and 㐌 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 乞?

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

Q: What common words use 乞?

Common words containing 乞 include: 乞丐 (qǐ gài) — beggar; 乞求 (qǐ qiú) — to beg for; to entreat; 乞讨 (qǐ tǎo) — to beg (for food or money).

How to Write 乞

The character 乞 (qǐ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 乙 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

乞 is pronounced qǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to beg.

Common Words with 乞

乞丐 qǐ gài

beggar

乞求 qǐ qiú

to beg for; to entreat

乞讨 qǐ tǎo

to beg (for food or money)

Example Sentences

路边坐着一个乞丐。

lù biān zuò zhe yí gè qǐ gài

A beggar is sitting by the roadside.

他乞求得到大家的帮助。

tā qǐ qiú dé dào dà jiā de bāng zhù

He begged for everyone's help.

他在街上向路人乞讨。

tā zài jiē shàng xiàng lù rén qǐ tǎo

He is begging from passers-by on the street.

Similar Characters

㐌 yí

乙 yǐ

乜 miē

Practice Writing 乞 (qǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 乞

What does 乞 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 乞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 乞 and 㐌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 乞?

What common words use 乞?

How to Write 乞 (qǐ)