unknown, 6 strokes, radical 人, rank #20942, Very Hard
企
qǐ
abbr. for 企業
n, 6 strokes, radical 人, rank #20942, Very Hard
企
qǐ
abbr. for 企業|企业[qi3 ye4]
unknown, 6 strokes, radical 人, rank #20942, Very Hard
qǐ(qi3) T3
1to plan a project
2to stand on tiptoe
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March 24, 2026
企qǐ(qi3)
The character 企 (qǐ) primarily means 'to plan a project' or 'to stand on tiptoe.' It can be used in contexts related to business plans or strategies, as well as in a physical sense when someone is trying to reach something higher. In Chinese, it often implies a sense of aspiration or striving towards something.
Strokes6Radical人Frequency#20942DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, the concept of planning and aspiration is highly valued, as reflected in the use of 企 in terms like 企业, which embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing on their tiptoes, stretching upwards to reach a high project on a shelf. The character 企 resembles a person (the top part) standing tall on their toes (the bottom part), symbolizing ambition and planning.
Meanings of 企
qǐ(qi3)
1to plan a project
2to stand on tiptoe
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About 企
企Simplified
6Strokes
人Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#20942Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 企 in a context where a more specific term for planning or strategy is needed. It's typically used in informal settings but can be found in business contexts. Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.
HSK Study Tips
While 企 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can connect learners to related words like 企业 (qǐ yè), which means 'enterprise' or 'business.' Students should focus on the different contexts in which 企 can be used.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 企 with similar-sounding characters. For example, confusing it with 起 (qǐ), which means 'to rise' or 'to get up.' Always remember that 企 relates more to planning or aspiration.
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1The giveawayA man 人 on his feet 止; 止 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 企?
Decomposition of 企
IDS Structure⿱人止
企Full Character
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人ren2
top
止zhi3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 企?
How to say to plan a project in Chinese
“to plan a project” in Chinese is企qǐ
The character 企 (qǐ) primarily means 'to plan a project' or 'to stand on tiptoe.' It can be used in contexts related to business plans or strategies, as well as in a physical sense when someone is trying to reach something higher. In Chinese, it often implies a sense of aspiration or striving towards something.
When to use 企
Common mistakes include using 企 in a context where a more specific term for planning or strategy is needed. It's typically used in informal settings but can be found in business contexts. Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 企 with similar-sounding characters. For example, confusing it with 起 (qǐ), which means 'to rise' or 'to get up.' Always remember that 企 relates more to planning or aspiration.
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企
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Grammar Patterns of 企
企 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
