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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埼qíheadlandzg, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #47346, Very Hard
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1headland
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March 24, 2026

埼qí(qi2)

The character 埼 (qí) refers to a headland, which is a prominent point of land that extends into a body of water. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe coastal features. The term may also imply a sense of being at the edge or boundary of land.

Strokes11Radical土Frequency#47346DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Headlands often play significant roles in Chinese coastal navigation and folklore. Many famous headlands are associated with local legends and historical events, illustrating their importance in both geography and culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'key' (sounds like 'qí') that unlocks the entrance to a beautiful headland where land meets water. The character 埼 has the radical 土 (earth), representing land, combined with 企 (qǐ), suggesting something standing out or extending into the water.

Meanings of 埼

qí(qi2)
1headland
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About 埼

埼Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is relatively formal and is primarily used in geographical contexts. Be cautious with its pronunciation; the tone is critical, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '海埼' (hǎi qí), meaning coastal headland.

HSK Study Tips

While 埼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other geography-related terms at a similar level. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its context in geographical discussions, which can enhance their vocabulary in broader topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埼 with similar characters like 崎 (qí), which also means a headland but can have different nuances. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is being used.

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Etymology of 埼

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)奇
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Origin

埼 = 土 + 奇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埼

IDS Structure⿰土奇
埼Full character
=
土Tu3
left
奇ji1
right
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Parts

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How to say headland in Chinese

“headland” in Chinese is埼qí

The character 埼 (qí) refers to a headland, which is a prominent point of land that extends into a body of water. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe coastal features. The term may also imply a sense of being at the edge or boundary of land.

When to use 埼

This word is relatively formal and is primarily used in geographical contexts. Be cautious with its pronunciation; the tone is critical, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '海埼' (hǎi qí), meaning coastal headland.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埼 with similar characters like 崎 (qí), which also means a headland but can have different nuances. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is being used.

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Word Family of 埼

Words containing this character1
埼qíheadland

Frequently asked questions about 埼

It is pronounced as 'qí' with a rising tone.

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