COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 气
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Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 breathing air
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How to Write 气 (qì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
gas; air
qìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qì / qi
气
gas; air
Common words
tiān qì
天气
weather
shēng qì
生气
to get angry; to be furious; vitality; liveliness
kè qì
客气
polite; courteous; formal; modest
kōng qì
空气
air; atmosphere
lì qi
力气
physical strength
pí qì
脾气
character; temperament; disposition; bad temper
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 气
Say “qì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 气
Common words and phrases
tiān qì
weather
shēng qì
to get angry; to be furious; vitality; liveliness
kè qì
polite; courteous; formal; modest
kōng qì
air; atmosphere
lì qi
physical strength
pí qì
character; temperament; disposition; bad temper
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 气?
气 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 气 (qì) mean?
气 (qì) means gas; air.
What is the radical of 气?
The radical of 气 is 气, associated with Not yet classified.