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祺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
祺qígood luck, good fortuneg, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺qíauspiciousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺qípropitiousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺qífelicityunknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺qíeuphoriaunknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
祺qíused for 旗, e.g. in 旗袍, long Chinese dressunknown, 12 strokes, radical 礻, rank #43999, Very Hard
qí(qi2) T2
  1. 1good luck, good fortune
  2. 2auspicious
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March 24, 2026

祺qí(qi2)

The character 祺 (qí) signifies good luck and auspiciousness. It is often used in contexts related to fortune, happiness, and positive outcomes, making it popular in greetings and blessings, especially during celebrations such as the Lunar New Year.

Strokes12Radical礻Frequency#43999DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 祺 is often used in auspicious phrases during celebrations, reflecting the importance of good fortune in societal traditions. It is also found in names and blessings, emphasizing the cultural value placed on positive outcomes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flag (旗, qí) fluttering in the wind, bringing good luck to everyone who sees it. The shape of 祺 resembles a person holding a flag, symbolizing the auspiciousness it brings, while 'qí' sounds like 'cheer' — a hint at the joy it represents.

Meanings of 祺

qí(qi2)
1good luck, good fortune
2auspicious
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About 祺

祺Simplified
12Strokes
礻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 祺

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 祺 is often used in formal contexts, such as wedding invitations or greeting cards. A common collocation is 祝祺 (zhù qí), meaning 'wishing you good fortune.' Avoid using it in everyday casual conversation as it may seem overly formal.

HSK Study Tips

Although 祺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of characters related to luck and fortune. Focus on its association with other characters like 旗 and 祝, which are commonly used in greetings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 祺 with similar characters like 吉 (jí), which also means good luck but has different nuances. For instance, saying '我祝你祺' instead of '我祝你好运' (I wish you good luck) can sound awkward.

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Pronunciation of 祺

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Etymology of 祺

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

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

Memory Hint

spirit

Semantic (meaning)礻
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Phonetic (sound)其
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Case file: 祺

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

  1. 1The meaning half礻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half其 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspirit
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 祺?

Decomposition of 祺

IDS Structure⿰礻其
祺Full Character
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礻shi4
left
其qi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 祺?

How to say good luck, good fortune in Chinese

“good luck, good fortune” in Chinese is祺qí

The character 祺 (qí) signifies good luck and auspiciousness. It is often used in contexts related to fortune, happiness, and positive outcomes, making it popular in greetings and blessings, especially during celebrations such as the Lunar New Year.

When to use 祺

Be mindful that 祺 is often used in formal contexts, such as wedding invitations or greeting cards. A common collocation is 祝祺 (zhù qí), meaning 'wishing you good fortune.' Avoid using it in everyday casual conversation as it may seem overly formal.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 祺 with similar characters like 吉 (jí), which also means good luck but has different nuances. For instance, saying '我祝你祺' instead of '我祝你好运' (I wish you good luck) can sound awkward.

Write 祺

祺

Practice writing 祺 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 祺

Words Containing This Character3
祺qíauspicious
段祺瑞Duan Qirui (1864-1936), commander of Beiyang Army under Yuan Shikai, then politician and powerful warlord
商祺business is auspicious
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Compound Meaning

What does 祺 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 祺

You can say 祝你好运，祝您祺 (Wishing you good luck and good fortune).

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