COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 期 is built
Traditional etymology note: 月 (moon) suggests the meaning, while 其 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 期 (qī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a period of time
qīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qī
期
a period of time
Common words
xīng qī
星期
week; day of the week; Sunday
jià qī
假期
vacation
xué qī
学期
term; semester
qī mò
期末
end of term
qī zhōng
期中
interim; midterm
rì qī
日期
date
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 期
Say “qī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xīng qī
week; day of the week; Sunday
jià qī
vacation
xué qī
term; semester
qī mò
end of term
qī zhōng
interim; midterm
rì qī
date
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 期?
期 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 期 (qī) mean?
期 (qī) means a period of time.
What is the radical of 期?
The radical of 期 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.