COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 启 is built
Traditional etymology note: A door 户 being opened 口
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How to Write 启 (qǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to open
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qǐ
启
to open
Common words
kāi qǐ
开启
to open; to start; (computing) to enable
qǐ dòng
启动
to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan)
qǐ fā
启发
to enlighten; to explain (a text etc); to stimulate (a mental attitude); enlightenment
qǐ shì
启示
to reveal; to enlighten; enlightenment; revelation
qǐ shì
启事
announcement (written, on billboard, letter, newspaper or website); to post information; a notice
qǐ chéng
启程
to set out on a journey
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 启
Say “qǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 启
Common words and phrases
kāi qǐ
to open; to start; (computing) to enable
qǐ dòng
to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan)
qǐ fā
to enlighten; to explain (a text etc); to stimulate (a mental attitude); enlightenment
qǐ shì
to reveal; to enlighten; enlightenment; revelation
qǐ shì
announcement (written, on billboard, letter, newspaper or website); to post information; a notice
qǐ chéng
to set out on a journey
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“启”。
Zhège zì shì “qǐ”.
This character is “启”.
我正在学习“启”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “启”.
请写一遍“启”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qǐ”.
Please write “启” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 启?
启 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 启 (qǐ) mean?
启 (qǐ) means to open.
What is the radical of 启?
The radical of 启 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.