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

Q: What does 契 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 契 (qì) means "contract; agreement; deed". with 9 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 契 stroke by stroke?

契 has 9 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 契 and 奁?

契 (qì) and 奁 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 契?

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

Q: What common words use 契?

Common words containing 契 include: 契约 (qì yuē) — contract; agreement; 默契 (mò qì) — Tacit understanding; 契机 (qì jī) — opportunity; turning point.

How to Write 契

The character 契 (qì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 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

契 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means contract; agreement; deed.

Common Words with 契

契约 qì yuē

contract; agreement

默契 mò qì

Tacit understanding

契机 qì jī

opportunity; turning point

Example Sentences

双方签了契约。

shuāng fāng qiān le qì yuē

Both parties signed a contract.

他们配合得很默契。

tā men pèi hé dé hěn mò qì

They cooperate with great rapport.

这是一个发展的契机。

zhè shì yí gè fā zhǎn de qì jī

This is an opportunity for development.

Similar Characters

奁 lián

奂 huàn

奄 yǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 契

What does 契 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 契 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 契 and 奁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 契?

What common words use 契?

How to Write 契 (qì)