unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48865, Very Hard
qí(qi2) T2
1a river in Henan province
2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
淇qí(qi2)
The character 淇 (qí) primarily refers to a river in Henan province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can also be a name for a river. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making its usage primarily relevant in specific geographical or historical discussions.
Strokes11Radical氵Frequency#48865DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The 淇 River has historical significance in Chinese culture, often mentioned in classical poetry and literature. It represents the beauty of nature and is a symbol of regional pride for the people of Henan.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene river flowing gently through a lush landscape. The character 淇 resembles flowing water (水) on the left, which signifies its connection to rivers, while the right side, 气, is associated with air or breath. Together, they evoke the idea of a calm river breathing life into its surroundings.
Meanings of 淇
qí(qi2)
1a river in Henan province
2name of a river
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About 淇
淇Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 淇
Usage Notes
Learners should be aware that 淇 is not frequently used in everyday speech, which may lead to confusion when trying to incorporate it into sentences. It's primarily a proper noun, so it’s important to use it in the correct context, such as when discussing geographical features or historical texts.
HSK Study Tips
Although 淇 is not an HSK level word, it connects to HSK vocabulary surrounding nature and geography. Students should focus on recognizing how proper nouns function in sentences and practice using them in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 淇 with similar-sounding characters like 其 (qí) which means 'its' or 'that'. Make sure to remember that 淇 specifically refers to a river and is not interchangeable with other words.
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Pronunciation of 淇
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 其 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half其 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 淇?
Decomposition of 淇
IDS Structure⿰氵其
淇Full Character
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氵shui3
left
其qi2
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 淇?
How to say a river in Henan province in Chinese
“a river in Henan province” in Chinese is淇qí
The character 淇 (qí) primarily refers to a river in Henan province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can also be a name for a river. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making its usage primarily relevant in specific geographical or historical discussions.
When to use 淇
Learners should be aware that 淇 is not frequently used in everyday speech, which may lead to confusion when trying to incorporate it into sentences. It's primarily a proper noun, so it’s important to use it in the correct context, such as when discussing geographical features or historical texts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 淇 with similar-sounding characters like 其 (qí) which means 'its' or 'that'. Make sure to remember that 淇 specifically refers to a river and is not interchangeable with other words.
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淇
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Grammar Patterns of 淇
淇 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
她又拿来乳酪和饼干, 酒味冰____淋, 乔治亚李子和早熟的绿葡萄.
She offered cheese and biscuits, rum - flavored ice cream, plums from Georgia, and early green grapes.
Example Sentences for 淇 (4)
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她又拿来乳酪和饼干, 酒味冰淇淋, 乔治亚李子和早熟的绿葡萄.
tā yòu ná lái rǔ lào hé bǐng gān, , jiǔ wèi bīng qí, lín , qiáo zhì yà lǐ zǐ hé zǎo shú de lǜ.
She offered cheese and biscuits, rum - flavored ice cream, plums from Georgia, and early green grapes.
