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

Q: What does 企 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 企 (qǐ) means "to stand on tiptoe / to hope for / enterprise". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 企 stroke by stroke?

企 has 6 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 企 and 今?

企 (qǐ) and 今 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 企?

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

Q: What common words use 企?

Common words containing 企 include: 企业 (qǐ yè) — enterprise / business / company; 企图 (qǐ tú) — attempt / scheme; 企鹅 (qǐ é) — Penguin.

How to Write 企

The character 企 (qǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 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

企 is pronounced qǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stand on tiptoe / to hope for / enterprise.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 企 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 企

企业 qǐ yè

enterprise / business / company

企图 qǐ tú

attempt / scheme

企鹅 qǐ é

Penguin

Example Sentences

这家企业很大。

zhè jiā qǐ yè hěn dà

This enterprise is very large.

他的企图失败了。

tā de qǐ tú shī bài le

His attempt failed.

企鹅在冰上走。

qǐ é zài bīng shàng zǒu

Penguins walk on the ice.

Similar Characters

今 jīn

介 jiè

仌 bīng

Practice Writing 企 (qǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 企

What does 企 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 企 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 企 and 今?

What mistakes do learners make writing 企?

What common words use 企?

How to Write 企 (qǐ)