COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 祈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 斤 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 祈 (qí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to implore
qíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qí
祈
to implore
Common words
qí dǎo
祈祷
to pray; to say one's prayers; prayer
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 祈
Say “qí” 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
qí dǎo
to pray; to say one's prayers; prayer
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 祈?
祈 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 祈 (qí) mean?
祈 (qí) means to implore.
What is the radical of 祈?
The radical of 祈 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.