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淇 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
淇qía river in Henan provinceg, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48865, Very Hard
淇qíname of a riverunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48865, Very Hard
qí(qi2) T2
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 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
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 淇

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 淇

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 其 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)其
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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
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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.

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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.
2
哎, 你们看,冰淇淋屋,我们买点蛋卷冰淇淋吧.

āi, , nǐ mén, kàn , bīng qí, lín wū , wǒ mén mǎi diǎn dàn juàn bīng.

Oh , look . I see an ice cream shop. Let's get ice cream cones.
3
我们到“蓝铃”去吃冰淇淋.

wǒ mén dào“ “ lán” líng ” qù chī bīng.

We went to Blue Bell for ice cream.
4
本课题研制了 豆乳 、乳酸发酵 豆乳 、豆乳冰淇淋,并探讨了较佳的脱腥方式 、 生产工艺、原料配方,基本获得成功.

běn kè tí yán zhì le dòu、 rǔ 、 rǔ suān fā jiào、 dòu rǔ 、 dòu, rǔ bīng qí lín , bìng tàn tǎo le jiào jiā、 de tuō xīng fāng、 shì 、 shēng chǎn, gōng yì 、 yuán liào pèi.

The soya - beau milk , lactic fermentation soya - bean milk and ice cream of soya - bean milk have been developed.

Cultural Notes for 淇

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 淇

Words Containing This Character7
冰淇淋ice cream
淇qíname of a river
舒淇Shu Qi (1976-), Taiwanese actress
淇县Qi county in Hebi 鶴壁|鹤壁[Hè​bì], Henan淇縣
淇滨区Qibin district of Hebi city 鶴壁市|鹤壁市[Hè​bì​shì], Henan淇濱區
淇滨Qibin district of Hebi city 鶴壁市|鹤壁市[Hè​bì​shì], Henan淇濱
麦淇淋margarine (loanword)麥淇淋
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Compound Meaning

What does 冰淇淋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 淇

It is pronounced as 'qí', with a rising tone.