How to Write 庆 (qìng) — Meaning “to celebrate”

Q: What is a good way to remember how to write 庆?

Imagine a large (大) party under a roof (广) - that's a celebration! You can picture a big banner with "Celebration" hung under a house roof to help you recall the shape.

Q: What should I pay attention to when writing 庆?

First write the roof radical 广 (dot, horizontal, left-falling), then below write 大 (horizontal, left-falling, right-falling). Make sure the roof covers the 大 part, and the right-falling stroke of 大 extends outward like a leg.

Q: How is 庆 different from 平 and 庀?

平 (píng) means "flat" and does not have the roof radical; it looks like a cross with two dots. 庀 (pǐ) also has the roof radical but contains 匕 (spoon) instead of 大, and means "to prepare." 庆 always contains 大 (big) and relates to celebration.

Q: When and where is 庆 used in modern Chinese?

庆 is used in words like 庆祝 (to celebrate) and 国庆 (National Day, October 1). It appears in formal contexts like holiday greetings and ceremonies, expressing joy and festivity.

Q: What common words use 庆?

Common words containing 庆 include: 庆祝 (qìng zhù) — to celebrate; 国庆 (guó qìng) — National Day; 庆典 (qìng diǎn) — celebration; ceremony.

qìng HSK Level 3 6 strokes Radical: 广

庆 (qìng) means "to celebrate" in Chinese. It has 6 strokes with the radical 广, and is HSK Level 3.

Rated 3.2/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 30% of HSK Level 3 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 庆祝 (qìng zhù), 国庆 (guó qìng), 庆典 (qìng diǎn).

Due to its 6 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 庆 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 庆

The character 庆 (qìng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 is one of its key components.

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What Does qìng (庆) Mean in Chinese?

庆 means to celebrate.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 庆 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character	庆
Pinyin	qìng (qing)
Meaning	to celebrate
Strokes	6
Radical	广
HSK Level	3
Difficulty	3.2/5

Origin of 庆

The simplified character 庆 combines the radical 广 (roof/shelter) with 大 (big), suggesting a large gathering or grand event held under a roof to celebrate. Its traditional form 慶 contained a deer (鹿), a heart (心), and a walking component, symbolizing a joyful procession with gifts, but the simplified version focuses on the idea of a big celebration indoors.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a giant (大) birthday cake under a tent (广), with everyone cheering 'Celebrate!'

Common Words with 庆

庆祝 qìng zhù

to celebrate

国庆 guó qìng

National Day

庆典 qìng diǎn

celebration; ceremony

Example Sentences

大家一起庆祝生日。

dà jiā yì qǐ qìng zhù shēng rì

Everyone celebrated the birthday together.

国庆节放假七天。

guó qìng jié fàng jià qī tiān

There is a seven-day holiday for National Day.

庆典活动开始了。

qìng diǎn huó dòng kāi shǐ le

The celebration has begun.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
庆 (current)	qìng	6	广
平	píng	5	广
庀	pǐ	5	广
庄	zhuāng	6	广

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Frequently Asked Questions about 庆

How is the character 庆 structured and what do its parts mean?

庆 is made of the radical 广 (meaning "shelter" or "house") and the element 大 (meaning "big"). Together, they suggest a big celebration event held in a hall or shelter.

What is a good way to remember how to write 庆?

What should I pay attention to when writing 庆?

How is 庆 different from 平 and 庀?

When and where is 庆 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 庆?

How to Write 庆 (qìng) — Meaning “to celebrate”

Practice Writing 庆 (qìng)

How to Write 庆

What Does qìng (庆) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 庆

Common Words with 庆

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 庆 (qìng)

Frequently Asked Questions about 庆

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