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

Q: What does 憩 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 憩 (qì) means "to rest". with 16 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 憩 stroke by stroke?

憩 has 16 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 憩 and 㥯?

憩 (qì) and 㥯 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 憩?

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

Q: What common words use 憩?

Common words containing 憩 include: 休憩 (xiū qì) — To rest or relax; 小憩 (xiǎo qì) — to take a short nap; 憩息 (qì xī) — to take a rest.

How to Write 憩

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

憩 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rest.

Common Words with 憩

休憩 xiū qì

To rest or relax

小憩 xiǎo qì

to take a short nap

憩息 qì xī

to take a rest

Example Sentences

我们在公园休憩。

wǒ men zài gōng yuán xiū qì

We are resting in the park.

我想在树下小憩。

wǒ xiǎng zài shù xià xiǎo qì

I want to take a nap under the tree.

鸟儿在林中憩息。

niǎo ér zài lín zhōng qì xī

The bird is resting in the woods.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

愿 yuàn

慕 mù

Practice Writing 憩 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 憩

What does 憩 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 憩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 憩 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 憩?

What common words use 憩?

How to Write 憩 (qì)