且 (qiě) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 且 (qiě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 且 (qiě) means "and; moreover; for the time being". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 且 stroke by stroke?

且 has 5 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 且 and 万?

且 (qiě) and 万 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 且?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 且?

Common words containing 且 include: 而且 (ér qiě) — And / Furthermore / Moreover; 并且 (bìng qiě) — And / Moreover; 暂且 (zàn qiě) — For the time being / Provisionally.

How to Write 且

The character 且 (qiě) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

且 is pronounced qiě in Mandarin Chinese. It means and; moreover; for the time being.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 且 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 且

而且 ér qiě

And / Furthermore / Moreover

并且 bìng qiě

And / Moreover

暂且 zàn qiě

For the time being / Provisionally

Example Sentences

这件衣服便宜，而且好看。

zhè jiàn yī fú pián yi ér qiě hǎo kàn

This piece of clothing is cheap and looks good.

他很聪明，并且很努力。

tā hěn cōng míng bìng qiě hěn nǔ lì

He is very smart, and also very hardworking.

我们暂且在这里休息。

wǒ men zàn qiě zài zhè lǐ xiū xī

Let's rest here for now.

Similar Characters

万 wàn

丈 zhàng

三 sān

Practice Writing 且 (qiě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 且

What does 且 (qiě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 且 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 且 and 万?

What mistakes do learners make writing 且?

What common words use 且?

How to Write 且 (qiě)