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琪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
琪qífine jadeg, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #9085, Hard
qí(qi2) T2
  1. 1fine jade
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March 24, 2026
琪qí(qi2)

The character '琪' (qí) refers to 'fine jade,' often symbolizing beauty, preciousness, and elegance. It is commonly used in names and expressions to convey a sense of rarity and value, particularly in the context of art, jewelry, and cultural references to jade.

Strokes12Radical王Frequency#9085DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

'琪' is often found in traditional Chinese naming conventions, symbolizing a wish for the person to possess beauty and rarity, much like fine jade in Chinese culture, which is highly revered.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful, shiny piece of jade that sparkles like a star. The character '琪' resembles the beautiful curves and lines of a precious stone, and the 'qí' sounds like 'key,' which unlocks the value of this fine jade.

Meanings of 琪

qí(qi2)
1fine jade
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About 琪

琪Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 琪

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a beautiful, shiny piece of jade that sparkles like a star. The character '琪' resembles the beautiful curves and lines of a precious stone, and the 'qí' sounds like 'key,' which unlocks the value of this fine jade.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '琪' with similar characters, such as '器' (qì), which means vessel or tool. This character is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Though '琪' is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for students interested in cultural and artistic topics. Focus on its usage in names and idiomatic expressions to expand your vocabulary.

Cultural Note

'琪' is often found in traditional Chinese naming conventions, symbolizing a wish for the person to possess beauty and rarity, much like fine jade in Chinese culture, which is highly revered.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '琪' with '奇' (qí), which means strange or unusual. Remember, '琪' is associated with beauty and jade, not oddity.

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Etymology of 琪

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

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

Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)其
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 琪?

Decomposition of 琪

IDS Structure⿰王其
琪Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
其qi2
right
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琪

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Grammar Patterns of 琪

琪 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

____尔: 这不奇怪. 店东从前是赛马骑师.

Gill: That's not surprising. The owner was a racing jockey once.

Example Sentences for 琪 (5)

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琪尔: 这不奇怪. 店东从前是赛马骑师.

qí ěr: : zhè bù qí. guài . diàn dōng cóng qián shì sài mǎ.

Gill: That's not surprising. The owner was a racing jockey once.
2
琪妮说: “ 你可以随便乱猜一下嘛. ”

qí nī shuō:“ : “ nǐ kě yǐ suí biàn luàn cāi yī xià.”

Ginny said, " You could take at least one lousy guess. "
3
“ 嗨, ” 约翰昵说, “ 琪妮,顺便问问, 你可知道我正在离婚?

“ “,” hāi , ” yuē hàn,“ nì shuō, , “ qí nī ,, shùn biàn wèn wèn , nǐ kě zhī dào?

" Yeah, " Johnny said. " By the way, Ginny, you know I'm getting divorced?
4
他喊叫起来: “ 嗨, 琪妮.我现在还能吃早饭 吗 ? ”

tā hǎn jiào qǐ lái:“ : “, hāi ,. qí nī . wǒ xiàn zài huán néng chī?”

He yelled, " Hey, Ginny , do I still rate breakfast? "
5
“ 嗨, 琪妮, ” 他说, “ 你今天晚上有事 吗 ?

“ “, hāi ,,” qí nī,“ , ” tā shuō , “ nǐ jīn tiān wǎn?

" Hi, Ginny, " he said, " you busy tonight?

Cultural Notes for 琪

🏮Cultural insight

'琪' is often found in traditional Chinese naming conventions, symbolizing a wish for the person to possess beauty and rarity, much like fine jade in Chinese culture, which is highly revered.

Word Family of 琪

Words Containing This Character4
琪qífine jade
安琪儿angel (loanword)安琪兒
杜琪峰Johnnie To (1955-), Hong Kong film director
范玮琪Christine Fan (1976-), American-born Taiwanese singer and actress范瑋琪
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Compound Meaning

What does 琪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 琪

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