unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺
qí
propitious
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺
qí
felicity
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺
qí
euphoria
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺
qí
used for 旗, e.g. in 旗袍, long Chinese dress
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
qí(qi2) T2
1good luck, good fortune
2auspicious
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March 24, 2026
祺qí(qi2)
The character 祺 (qí) signifies good luck and auspiciousness. It is often used in contexts related to fortune, happiness, and positive outcomes, making it popular in greetings and blessings, especially during celebrations such as the Lunar New Year.
Strokes12Radical礻Frequency#43999DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 祺 is often used in auspicious phrases during celebrations, reflecting the importance of good fortune in societal traditions. It is also found in names and blessings, emphasizing the cultural value placed on positive outcomes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flag (旗, qí) fluttering in the wind, bringing good luck to everyone who sees it. The shape of 祺 resembles a person holding a flag, symbolizing the auspiciousness it brings, while 'qí' sounds like 'cheer' — a hint at the joy it represents.
Meanings of 祺
qí(qi2)
1good luck, good fortune
2auspicious
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About 祺
祺Simplified
12Strokes
礻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 祺
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flag (旗, qí) fluttering in the wind, bringing good luck to everyone who sees it. The shape of 祺 resembles a person holding a flag, symbolizing the auspiciousness it brings, while 'qí' sounds like 'cheer' — a hint at the joy it represents.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 祺 is often used in formal contexts, such as wedding invitations or greeting cards. A common collocation is 祝祺 (zhù qí), meaning 'wishing you good fortune.' Avoid using it in everyday casual conversation as it may seem overly formal.
HSK Study Tips
Although 祺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of characters related to luck and fortune. Focus on its association with other characters like 旗 and 祝, which are commonly used in greetings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 祺 is often used in auspicious phrases during celebrations, reflecting the importance of good fortune in societal traditions. It is also found in names and blessings, emphasizing the cultural value placed on positive outcomes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 祺 with similar characters like 吉 (jí), which also means good luck but has different nuances. For instance, saying '我祝你祺' instead of '我祝你好运' (I wish you good luck) can sound awkward.
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Cultural Notes for 祺
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 祺 is often used in auspicious phrases during celebrations, reflecting the importance of good fortune in societal traditions. It is also found in names and blessings, emphasizing the cultural value placed on positive outcomes.
Word Family of 祺
Words Containing This Character3
祺qíauspicious
段祺瑞Duan Qirui (1864-1936), commander of Beiyang Army under Yuan Shikai, then politician and powerful warlord
商祺business is auspicious
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Compound Meaning
What does 祺 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 祺
You can say 祝你好运，祝您祺 (Wishing you good luck and good fortune).
No, 祺 is more commonly found in formal greetings or written contexts.
Common phrases include 祝祺 and 祝你吉祥, both conveying wishes for good fortune.
