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

Q: What does 杞 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杞 (qǐ) means "wolfberry; surname Qi". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杞 stroke by stroke?

杞 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杞 and 未?

杞 (qǐ) and 未 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 杞?

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

Q: What common words use 杞?

Common words containing 杞 include: 枸杞 (gǒu qǐ) — goji berry; wolfberry; 杞人忧天 (qǐ rén yōu tiān) — groundless fears; to worry unnecessarily; 杞子 (qǐ zi) — goji berries.

How to Write 杞

The character 杞 (qǐ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

杞 is pronounced qǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means wolfberry; surname Qi.

Common Words with 杞

枸杞 gǒu qǐ

goji berry; wolfberry

杞人忧天 qǐ rén yōu tiān

groundless fears; to worry unnecessarily

杞子 qǐ zi

goji berries

Example Sentences

喝枸杞水有好处。

hē gǒu qǐ shuǐ yǒu hǎo chù

Drinking goji berry water is beneficial.

你不要杞人忧天。

nǐ bú yào qǐ rén yōu tiān

Don't worry unnecessarily.

汤里放了一些杞子。

tāng lǐ fàng le yī xiē qǐ zi

Some goji berries were put in the soup.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 杞 (qǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杞

What does 杞 (qǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杞 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杞?

What common words use 杞?

How to Write 杞 (qǐ)