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

Q: What does 汽 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汽 (qì) means "Steam / vapor". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汽 stroke by stroke?

汽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汽 and 㳄?

汽 (qì) and 㳄 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 汽?

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

Q: What common words use 汽?

Common words containing 汽 include: 汽车 (qì chē) — Car; 汽水 (qì shuǐ) — Soda / soft drink; 汽油 (qì yóu) — Gasoline / petrol.

How to Write 汽

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

汽 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Steam / vapor.

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

Common Words with 汽

汽车 qì chē

Car

汽水 qì shuǐ

Soda / soft drink

汽油 qì yóu

Gasoline / petrol

Example Sentences

我有一辆汽车。

wǒ yǒu yī liàng qì chē

I have a car.

我喜欢喝汽水。

wǒ xǐ huān hē qì shuǐ

I like drinking soda.

汽车需要汽油。

qì chē xū yào qì yóu

The car needs gasoline.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汽 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汽

What does 汽 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汽 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汽?

What common words use 汽?

How to Write 汽 (qì)