COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 器 is built
Traditional etymology note: Four cooking vessels 口 guarded by a dog 犬
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How to Write 器 (qì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
device
qìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qì
器
device
Common words
diàn qì
电器
(electrical) appliance; device
jī qì
机器
machine
cí qì
瓷器
chinaware; porcelain
wǔ qì
武器
weapon; arms
yí qì
仪器
instrument; apparatus
yuè qì
乐器
musical instrument
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 器
Say “qì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 器
Common words and phrases
diàn qì
(electrical) appliance; device
jī qì
machine
cí qì
chinaware; porcelain
wǔ qì
weapon; arms
yí qì
instrument; apparatus
yuè qì
musical instrument
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 器?
器 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 器 (qì) mean?
器 (qì) means device.
What is the radical of 器?
The radical of 器 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.