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