unknown, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #46647, Very Hard
qī(qi1) T1
1ashamed; grieving; onomatopoetic
2whispering sound
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March 24, 2026
嘁qī(qi1)
The character 嘁 (qī) primarily conveys a sense of whispering or soft sounds, often associated with feelings of shame or grief. It can be used to describe a sound made when someone is whispering or expressing sorrow quietly. This character is not commonly used in isolation and may appear more frequently in compounds or poetic contexts.
Strokes14Radical口Frequency#46647DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The character 嘁 may evoke the cultural context of expressing subtle emotions, such as shame or quiet sorrow, which resonates in Chinese poetry and literature where nuanced emotional expression is valued.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone whispering a secret (the sound 'qī') while feeling ashamed. The character 嘁 looks like a person covering their mouth (the mouth part is at the top) while expressing a quiet sorrow, making it easier to remember the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 嘁
qī(qi1)
1ashamed; grieving; onomatopoetic
2whispering sound
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About 嘁
嘁Simplified
14Strokes
口Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嘁
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine someone whispering a secret (the sound 'qī') while feeling ashamed. The character 嘁 looks like a person covering their mouth (the mouth part is at the top) while expressing a quiet sorrow, making it easier to remember the sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
嘁 is often used in informal contexts and may not be recognized in formal writing. Learners should be aware that it can appear in poetic expressions or as part of a phrase, so it's not commonly used alone. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can change the intended meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 嘁 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects to other sound-related characters. Students should focus on recognizing its nuances in meaning and pronunciation, rather than using it in everyday conversation, as it's rare in practical usage.
Cultural Note
The character 嘁 may evoke the cultural context of expressing subtle emotions, such as shame or quiet sorrow, which resonates in Chinese poetry and literature where nuanced emotional expression is valued.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 嘁 with similar-sounding characters like 器 (qì) which means 'instrument'. It's essential to remember the meaning and context of 嘁 as related to whispering or expressing shame.
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Cultural Notes for 嘁
🏮Cultural insight
The character 嘁 may evoke the cultural context of expressing subtle emotions, such as shame or quiet sorrow, which resonates in Chinese poetry and literature where nuanced emotional expression is valued.
Word Family of 嘁
Words Containing This Character2
嘁qīwhispering sound
嘁嘁喳喳chattering
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Compound Meaning
What does 嘁 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嘁
You might say 嘁, 我真羞愧 (qī, wǒ zhēn xiūkuì) meaning 'Sigh, I feel so ashamed.'
No, 嘁 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Synonyms might include related expressions of whispering or secretive sounds, but specific synonyms vary based on context.
