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

Q: What does 弃 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弃 (qì) means "to abandon; to discard". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 廾.

Q: How do you write 弃 stroke by stroke?

弃 has 7 strokes. The radical is 廾. 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 弃 and 弁?

弃 (qì) and 弁 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 弃?

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

Q: What common words use 弃?

Common words containing 弃 include: 放弃 (fàng qì) — to give up; to abandon; 丢弃 (diū qì) — to abandon; to discard; 弃权 (qì quán) — to abstain from voting; to waive a right.

How to Write 弃

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

弃 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to abandon; to discard.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 弃 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 弃

放弃 fàng qì

to give up; to abandon

丢弃 diū qì

to abandon; to discard

弃权 qì quán

to abstain from voting; to waive a right

Example Sentences

别轻易放弃。

bié qīng yì fàng qì

Don't give up easily.

垃圾不要乱丢弃。

lā jī bú yào luàn diū qì

Don't litter.

他决定弃权。

tā jué dìng qì quán

He decided to abstain from voting.

Similar Characters

弁 biàn

异 yì

弄 lòng

Practice Writing 弃 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弃

What does 弃 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弃 and 弁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弃?

What common words use 弃?

How to Write 弃 (qì)