COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 立 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泣 (qì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sob
qìTone 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
qì
泣
to sob
Common words
kū qì
哭泣
to weep
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泣
Say “qì” 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 泣
Common words and phrases
kū qì
to weep
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“泣”。
Zhège zì shì “qì”.
This character is “泣”.
我正在学习“泣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qì” zì.
I am learning the character “泣”.
请写一遍“泣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qì”.
Please write “泣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泣?
泣 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泣 (qì) mean?
泣 (qì) means to sob.
What is the radical of 泣?
The radical of 泣 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.