COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 汽 is built
Traditional etymology note: Liquid 氵 gas 气; 气 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 汽 (qì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
steam
qìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qì
汽
steam
Common words
qì chē
汽车
car; automobile; bus
qì shuǐ
汽水
soda pop; carbonated soft drink
qì yóu
汽油
gasoline
shuǐ qì
水汽
water vapor; steam; moisture
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
汽
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汽
汽
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 汽
Say “qì” 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 汽
Common words and phrases
qì chē
car; automobile; bus
qì shuǐ
soda pop; carbonated soft drink
qì yóu
gasoline
shuǐ qì
water vapor; steam; moisture
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“汽”。
Zhège zì shì “qì”.
This character is “汽”.
我正在学习“汽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qì” zì.
I am learning the character “汽”.
请写一遍“汽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qì”.
Please write “汽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 汽?
汽 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 汽 (qì) mean?
汽 (qì) means steam.
What is the radical of 汽?
The radical of 汽 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.