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桤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
桤qīalderg, 10 strokes, radical 木
qī(qi1)qi T1
  1. 1alder
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March 24, 2026

桤(榿)qī(qi1)

The character 桤 (qī) refers to the alder tree, which is commonly found in wetland areas. It is known for its ability to improve soil quality and is often associated with ecological restoration. In Chinese culture, the alder is sometimes seen as a symbol of resilience due to its hardy nature.

Strokes10Radical木
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various trees, including the alder, are sometimes referenced for their properties related to herbal remedies. The alder's role in improving soil quality is also significant in agricultural practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Q' (qī) growing into a tall tree with branches resembling the shape of an 'A' for alder. Visualize an alder tree standing strong in a wet area, thriving among other plants, to remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 桤

qī(qi1)
1alder
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About 桤

桤Simplified
榿Traditional
10Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

桤 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more likely to appear in literary or botanical contexts. Be cautious with the tone; the first tone (qī) is high and level, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It is often used in scientific or environmental discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 桤 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding plant-related terms can be useful for students interested in environmental science. Focus on recognizing characters related to nature at HSK Level 3 and above, as they often appear in texts discussing ecology.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 桤 with similar-sounding characters like 齐 (qí) meaning 'together'. Additionally, some may incorrectly pronounce it with a different tone, such as qí instead of qī.

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Etymology of 桤

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

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)岂
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Origin

桤 = 木 + 岂. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 桤

IDS Structure⿰木岂
桤Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
岂kai3
right
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Parts

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How to say alder in Chinese

“alder” in Chinese is桤qī

The character 桤 (qī) refers to the alder tree, which is commonly found in wetland areas. It is known for its ability to improve soil quality and is often associated with ecological restoration. In Chinese culture, the alder is sometimes seen as a symbol of resilience due to its hardy nature.

When to use 桤

桤 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more likely to appear in literary or botanical contexts. Be cautious with the tone; the first tone (qī) is high and level, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It is often used in scientific or environmental discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 桤 with similar-sounding characters like 齐 (qí) meaning 'together'. Additionally, some may incorrectly pronounce it with a different tone, such as qí instead of qī.

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Word Family of 桤

Words Containing This Character2
桤木alder榿木
桤qīalder榿
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Words with 桤

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桤

桤 means 'alder', referring to a type of tree.

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