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

Q: What does 岂 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岂 (qǐ) means "How (rhetorical)". with 6 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岂 stroke by stroke?

岂 has 6 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岂 and 屹?

岂 (qǐ) and 屹 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 岂?

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

Q: What common words use 岂?

Common words containing 岂 include: 岂有此理 (qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ) — Preposterous / Outrageous; 岂止 (qǐ zhǐ) — Not only; 岂敢 (qǐ gǎn) — How dare I / I wouldn't dare.

How to Write 岂

The character 岂 (qǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

岂 is pronounced qǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means How (rhetorical).

Common Words with 岂

岂有此理 qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ

Preposterous / Outrageous

岂止 qǐ zhǐ

Not only

岂敢 qǐ gǎn

How dare I / I wouldn't dare

Example Sentences

这真是岂有此理！

zhè zhēn shì qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ

This is absolutely ridiculous!

岂止是他一个人。

qǐ zhǐ shì tā yí gè rén

It is not just him alone.

我岂敢不听话。

wǒ qǐ gǎn bù tīng huà

How would I dare to be disobedient?

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岂 (qǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岂

What does 岂 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岂 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岂?

What common words use 岂?

How to Write 岂 (qǐ)