COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 七 is built
七 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 乚. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 七 (qī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
seven
qīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qī
七
seven
Common words
luàn qī bā zāo
乱七八糟
(idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled
qī zuǐ bā shé
七嘴八舌
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
qī
七
seven; 7
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 七
Say “qī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 七
Common words and phrases
luàn qī bā zāo
(idiom) chaotic; in disorder; muddled
qī zuǐ bā shé
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
qī
seven; 7
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 七?
七 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 七 (qī) mean?
七 (qī) means seven.
What is the radical of 七?
The radical of 七 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.