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March 24, 2026
慼qī(qi1)
The character 慼 (qī) conveys a sense of grief or mourning, often associated with feelings of loss or sadness. It can also imply relationships or relativity, indicating a connection to something or someone in a familial context. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin but may appear in literary or historical texts.
Strokes15Radical心Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressions of grief are significant, often illustrated in traditional mourning practices. The character 慼 connects to the emotional weight associated with loss and the importance of familial bonds in these contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a heart (the radical 心) deeply saddened by the loss of a loved one. The character 慼 looks like a heart (心) with a 'q' (for 'qī') at the top, reminding you of the deep emotional connection and grief associated with it.
Meanings of 慼
qī(qi1)
1grief, mourning; relative; related to
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慼Simplified
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心Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a heart (the radical 心) deeply saddened by the loss of a loved one. The character 慼 looks like a heart (心) with a 'q' (for 'qī') at the top, reminding you of the deep emotional connection and grief associated with it.
Usage Notes
慼 is rarely used in everyday conversation and may come across as formal or literary. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words like '悲' (bēi), which also means sadness. Pay attention to the tone 'qī' to avoid mispronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 慼 is not included in the HSK levels, students should focus on related characters that express emotions, such as 悲 (bēi) and 哀 (āi). Understanding the emotional context of characters at this level can enhance comprehension of more complex texts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressions of grief are significant, often illustrated in traditional mourning practices. The character 慼 connects to the emotional weight associated with loss and the importance of familial bonds in these contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 慼 with other similar characters, like '亲' (qīn), which means relative or close. For example, saying '我很慼他' instead of '我很亲他' would be incorrect, as the first implies grief rather than closeness.
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Cultural Notes for 慼
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In Chinese culture, expressions of grief are significant, often illustrated in traditional mourning practices. The character 慼 connects to the emotional weight associated with loss and the importance of familial bonds in these contexts.
Word Family of 慼
Words Containing This Character14
亲戚qīnqia relative (i.e. family relation)親戚
戚qīrelative
走亲戚to visit relatives走親戚
戚戚intimate
休戚相关to be closely related休戚相關
戚继光Qi Jiguang (1528-1588), military leader戚繼光
悲戚mournful
皇亲国戚the emperor relatives (idiom); person with powerful connections皇親國戚
戚友relatives and friends
哀戚sorrow
戚墅堰Qishu district of Changzhou city 常州市[Chángzhōushì], Jiangsu慼墅堰
戚墅堰区Qishu district of Changzhou city 常州市[Chángzhōushì], Jiangsu慼墅堰區
戚谊relation戚誼
自贻伊戚to create trouble for oneself (idiom)自貽伊戚
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Frequently Asked Questions about 慼
It is pronounced as 'qī', with a high level tone.
No, it is generally found in literary texts rather than in everyday speech.
Characters like 悲 (bēi) and 哀 (āi) also relate to grief and sadness.
