COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奇 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 大 riding a horse 可
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How to Write 奇 (qí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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qíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
qí
奇
strange
Common words
qí guài
奇怪
strange; odd; to marvel; to be baffled
hào qí
好奇
inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity
qí jì
奇迹
miracle; miraculous; wonder; marvel
shén qí
神奇
magical; mystical; miraculous
chuán qí
传奇
legendary; fantasy saga; romance; short stories of the Tang and Song Dynasty
jīng qí
惊奇
to be amazed; to be surprised; to wonder
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 奇
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 奇
Common words and phrases
qí guài
strange; odd; to marvel; to be baffled
hào qí
inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity
qí jì
miracle; miraculous; wonder; marvel
shén qí
magical; mystical; miraculous
chuán qí
legendary; fantasy saga; romance; short stories of the Tang and Song Dynasty
jīng qí
to be amazed; to be surprised; to wonder
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“奇”。
Zhège zì shì “qí”.
This character is “奇”.
我正在学习“奇”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qí” zì.
I am learning the character “奇”.
请写一遍“奇”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qí”.
Please write “奇” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奇?
奇 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 奇 (qí) mean?
奇 (qí) means strange.
What is the radical of 奇?
The radical of 奇 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.