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琦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
琦qíjade, gem, precious stonenr, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #30043, Very Hard
琦qícuriounknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #30043, Very Hard
琦qívaluable stoneunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #30043, Very Hard
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1jade, gem, precious stone
  2. 2curio
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March 24, 2026

琦qí(qi2)

The character 琦 (qí) refers to jade or precious stones, often symbolizing beauty and value. It is commonly used in names and expressions associated with preciousness or rarity, reflecting the high esteem for such materials in Chinese culture.

Strokes12Radical王Frequency#30043DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, jade is not only valued for its beauty but also for its symbolic significance, often representing purity, moral integrity, and protection. The use of 琦 in names often reflects the parents' hopes for their child's value and character.

Memory tip

Imagine a shining piece of jade glowing with precious light. The character 琦 is composed of the radical 王 (wáng), meaning 'king' or 'jade,' and the character 其 (qí), which looks like two people standing together, symbolizing the unity of beauty and value.

Meanings of 琦

qí(qi2)
1jade, gem, precious stone
2curio
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About 琦

琦Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

琦 is often used in personal names and can carry a formal or poetic tone. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters, and remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 琦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words related to precious stones or beauty, such as 玉 (yù, jade) and 珍 (zhēn, precious). Focus on recognizing its use in names and literary contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly pronounce 琦 with the wrong tone, such as qǐ instead of qí. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters, like 奇 (qí, meaning strange), can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 琦

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

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 奇 represents the sound.

Memory hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
+
Phonetic (sound)奇
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Origin

琦 = 王 + 奇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 琦

IDS Structure⿰王奇
琦Full character
=
王Wang2
left
奇ji1
right
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Parts

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How to say jade, gem, precious stone in Chinese

“jade, gem, precious stone” in Chinese is琦qí

The character 琦 (qí) refers to jade or precious stones, often symbolizing beauty and value. It is commonly used in names and expressions associated with preciousness or rarity, reflecting the high esteem for such materials in Chinese culture.

When to use 琦

琦 is often used in personal names and can carry a formal or poetic tone. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters, and remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly pronounce 琦 with the wrong tone, such as qǐ instead of qí. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters, like 奇 (qí, meaning strange), can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 琦

Words containing this character2
琦qícurio
崔琦Daniel C. Tsui (1939-), Chinese-born American physicist, winner of 1998 Nobel Prize in Physics
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Frequently Asked Questions about 琦

No, 琦 is more often found in names and literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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