COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 妾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 branded 辛 as a slave
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How to Write 妾 (qiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
concubine
qièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
qiè
妾
concubine
Common words
qiè
妾
concubine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 妾
Say “qiè” 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.
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Common words and phrases
qiè
concubine
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 妾?
妾 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 妾 (qiè) mean?
妾 (qiè) means concubine.
What is the radical of 妾?
The radical of 妾 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.