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

Q: What does 气 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 气 (qì) means "Air / Gas / Vital energy". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 气.

Q: How do you write 气 stroke by stroke?

气 has 4 strokes. The radical is 气. 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 气 and 氕?

气 (qì) and 氕 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 气?

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

Q: What common words use 气?

Common words containing 气 include: 天气 (tiān qì) — Weather; 生气 (shēng qì) — angry; to get angry; 空气 (kōng qì) — Air / atmosphere.

How to Write 气

The character 气 (qì) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 气 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

气 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Air / Gas / Vital energy.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 气 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 气

天气 tiān qì

Weather

生气 shēng qì

angry; to get angry

空气 kōng qì

Air / atmosphere

Example Sentences

今天天气很好。

jīn tiān tiān qì hěn hǎo

The weather is very good today.

请不要生气。

qǐng bú yào shēng qì

Please don't be angry.

这里的空气新鲜。

zhè lǐ de kōng qì xīn xiān

The air here is fresh.

Similar Characters

氕 piē

氖 nǎi

氘 dāo

Practice Writing 气 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 气

What does 气 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 气 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 气 and 氕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 气?

What common words use 气?

How to Write 气 (qì)