HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Very Hard
欺
qī
to deceive
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Very Hard
欺
qī
to cheat
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Very Hard
欺
qī
to cheat, to double-cross, to deceive
HSK 7, vn, 12 strokes, radical 欠, rank #16676, Very 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#16676DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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Pronunciation of 欺
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Phonosemantic compound. 欠 represents the meaning and 其 represents the sound.
1The meaning half欠 carries the sense.
2The sound half其 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaylack
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 欺?
Decomposition of 欺
IDS Structure⿰其欠
欺Full Character
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其qi2
left
欠qian4
right
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Which of these is a component of 欺?
How to say to take unfair advantage of in Chinese
“to take unfair advantage of” in Chinese is欺qī
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.
When to use 欺
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.
欺 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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欺
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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!
