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

Q: What does 葺 (qì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葺 (qì) means "to repair / to mend". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葺 stroke by stroke?

葺 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葺 and 荷?

葺 (qì) and 荷 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 葺?

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

Q: What common words use 葺?

Common words containing 葺 include: 修葺 (xiū qì) — to renovate or mend a building; 葺理 (qì lǐ) — to tidy up / to repair; 补葺 (bǔ qì) — To repair / To mend.

How to Write 葺

The character 葺 (qì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

葺 is pronounced qì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to repair / to mend.

Common Words with 葺

修葺 xiū qì

to renovate or mend a building

葺理 qì lǐ

to tidy up / to repair

补葺 bǔ qì

To repair / To mend

Example Sentences

房子需要修葺。

fáng zi xū yào xiū qì

The house needs renovation.

葺理一下花园。

qì lǐ yī xià huā yuán

Tidy up the garden a bit.

补葺破旧的墙。

bǔ qì pò jiù de qiáng

Repairing the dilapidated wall.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 葺 (qì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葺

What does 葺 (qì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葺 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葺?

What common words use 葺?

How to Write 葺 (qì)