HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Hard
欺
qī
to deceive
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Hard
欺
qī
to cheat
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Hard
欺
qī
to cheat, to double-cross, to deceive
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Hard
qī(qi1) T1
1to take unfair advantage of
2to deceive
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March 24, 2026
欺qī(qi1)
The character 欺 (qī) refers to the act of deceiving or taking unfair advantage of someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving dishonesty, betrayal, or cheating, such as in personal relationships or business dealings. Its nuance often implies a sense of moral wrongdoing in the act of deceiving others.
Strokes12Radical欠Frequency#16676DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of honesty and integrity is deeply valued, and 欺 represents a serious breach of trust, especially in business relationships. Stories about tricksters and their consequences are common in Chinese folklore.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sly fox (the character's shape resembles a fox's cunning nature) sneaking up on a hen (the radical 欺 suggests trickery) to deceive her for a meal. The 'qī' sound can be remembered as a quiet whisper, like the fox trying to sneak up silently.
Meanings of 欺
qī(qi1)
1to take unfair advantage of
2to deceive
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About 欺
欺Simplified
12Strokes
欠Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#16676Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 欺
Quick Contrast
欺 (deceive) vs 骗 (cheat) — use 欺 for moral wrongdoing in deception, while 骗 focuses more on the act of trickery regardless of moral implications.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sly fox (the character's shape resembles a fox's cunning nature) sneaking up on a hen (the radical 欺 suggests trickery) to deceive her for a meal. The 'qī' sound can be remembered as a quiet whisper, like the fox trying to sneak up silently.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 欺 with 期 (qī), which means 'period' or 'term'. It is important to use 欺 in contexts that involve deception. This term is more suited for formal discussions about dishonesty rather than casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
While 欺 is not a part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related concepts in advanced levels, such as 欺骗 (qīpiàn, to deceive). Focus on using it in sentences that illustrate its meaning clearly.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of honesty and integrity is deeply valued, and 欺 represents a serious breach of trust, especially in business relationships. Stories about tricksters and their consequences are common in Chinese folklore.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is confusing 欺 with similar-sounding characters like 其 (qí), which means 'its' or 'that'. Remember to use 欺 specifically for contexts involving deception. For example, saying '他其骗了我' is incorrect; it should be '他欺骗了我'.
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Grammar Patterns of 欺
欺 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
你以为你可以____负我吗？你不能，永远不能！
Do you think you can walk over me? Well, you won't, ever!
Many children who can't or don't conform are often bullied.
7
她的助手被警方指控犯有盗窃和欺诈罪。
tā de zhù shǒu bèi jǐng fāng zhǐ kòng fàn yǒu dào qiè hé qī zhà zuì。
Her assistant was accused of theft and fraud by the police.
8
幸运的是，这样的欺诈公司越来越少了。
xìng yùn de shì， ， zhè yàng de qī zhà gōng sī yuè lái yuè shǎo。
Fortunately, such cowboy firms are becoming rarer.
9
当他的欺诈行为被发现时，他的银行账户上只有20.17英镑。
dāng tā de qī zhà háng wéi bèi fā xiàn shí， ， tā de yín háng zhàng hù shàng zhī20.17 yǒu 20.17。
When his fraud was rumbled he had just £17 in the bank.
10
当帕雷蒂穿过柏油路的时候，反欺诈警察围了上去。
dāng pà léi dì chuān guò bǎi yóu lù de shí hòu， ， fǎn qī zhà jǐng chá wéi le shàng。
As Parretti walked across the tarmac, fraud officers closed in.
Cultural Notes for 欺
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of honesty and integrity is deeply valued, and 欺 represents a serious breach of trust, especially in business relationships. Stories about tricksters and their consequences are common in Chinese folklore.
Word Family of 欺
Compounds1
僛
Words Containing This Character20
欺骗qīpiànto deceive欺騙
欺负qīfuto bully欺負
欺诈qīzhàto cheat欺詐
欺qīto deceive
自欺欺人to believe one's own lies
欺凌to bully and humiliate
欺压to bully欺壓
欺侮to bully
欺瞒to fool欺瞞
欺人太甚to bully intolerably (idiom)
自欺to deceive oneself
仗势欺人to kick people around仗勢欺人
可欺gullible
诈欺fraud詐欺
欺世盗名to fool the world and usurp a good name (idiom)欺世盜名
欺辱to humiliate
童叟无欺Our house offers sincere treatment to all and fair trade to old and young alike.童叟無欺
欺生to cheat strangers
欺蒙to deceive欺矇
欺哄to dupe
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Compound Meaning
What does 欺骗 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 欺
You can say '他欺骗了我' (tā qīpiàn le wǒ) meaning 'He deceived me'.
欺 is generally used in formal contexts, especially when discussing issues of trust and integrity.
