器 (qì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 器 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 器 (qì) means "device or vessel". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 器 stroke by stroke?

器 has 16 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 器 and 㕡?

器 (qì) and 㕡 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 器?

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

Q: What common words use 器?

Common words containing 器 include: 机器 (jī qì) — machine; machinery; 乐器 (yuè qì) — musical instrument; 电器 (diàn qì) — electrical appliance.

How to Write 器

The character 器 (qì) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

器 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means device or vessel.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 器 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 器

机器 jī qì

machine; machinery

乐器 yuè qì

musical instrument

电器 diàn qì

electrical appliance

Example Sentences

这台机器坏了。

zhè tái jī qì huài le

This machine is broken.

你会弹什么乐器？

nǐ huì dàn shén me yuè qì

What instrument can you play?

家里有很多电器。

jiā lǐ yǒu hěn duō diàn qì

There are many electrical appliances at home.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

嗽 sòu

嗾 sǒu

Practice Writing 器 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 器

What does 器 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 器 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 器 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 器?

What common words use 器?

How to Write 器 (qì)