妾 (qiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 妾 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 妾 (qiè) means "Concubine.". with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 妾 stroke by stroke?

妾 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 妾 and 奸?

妾 (qiè) and 奸 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 妾?

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

Q: What common words use 妾?

Common words containing 妾 include: 纳妾 (nà qiè) — to take a concubine; 妻妾 (qī qiè) — Wives and concubines.; 臣妾 (chén qiè) — I, your servant/concubine (used by women in court).

How to Write 妾

The character 妾 (qiè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

妾 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Concubine..

Common Words with 妾

纳妾 nà qiè

to take a concubine

妻妾 qī qiè

Wives and concubines.

臣妾 chén qiè

I, your servant/concubine (used by women in court)

Example Sentences

古代男人可以纳妾。

gǔ dài nán rén kě yǐ nà qiè

Ancient men could take concubines.

他有很多妻妾。

tā yǒu hěn duō qī qiè

He has many wives and concubines.

臣妾做不到。

chén qiè zuò bú dào

I (your servant) cannot do it.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 妾

What does 妾 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 妾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 妾 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 妾?

What common words use 妾?

How to Write 妾 (qiè)