COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 妻 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 holding a broom 十 in her hand 彐
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How to Write 妻 (qī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
wife
qīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qī
妻
wife
Common words
qī zǐ
妻子
wife and children
fū qī
夫妻
husband and wife; married couple
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 妻
Say “qī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 妻
Common words and phrases
qī zǐ
wife and children
fū qī
husband and wife; married couple
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 妻?
妻 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 妻 (qī) mean?
妻 (qī) means wife.
What is the radical of 妻?
The radical of 妻 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.