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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
芪qíceleryx, 7 strokes, radical 艹
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1celery
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March 24, 2026

芪qí(qi2)

The character 芪 (qí) refers specifically to 'celery' in a botanical context. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine, where the herb Huangqi (黄芪) is valued for its health benefits. This word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in discussions about herbal remedies or cooking.

Strokes7Radical艹
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, celery (芪) is not just a vegetable; it is also associated with health benefits in traditional medicine, particularly for boosting the immune system. It reflects the importance of natural remedies in everyday Chinese life.

Memory tip

Imagine a farmer named Qi (qí) growing a field of tall, green celery. The character 芪 resembles a plant with its leafy radical on top, symbolizing vegetables. Visualize Qi proudly harvesting his celery every season.

Meanings of 芪

qí(qi2)
1celery
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About 芪

芪Simplified
7Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 芪 with similar characters, especially when reading herbal medicine texts. It's generally used in a more formal context, such as in medical literature or culinary discussions. Remember to pronounce it with the second tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 芪 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of Chinese herbs and cuisine. Focus on its connection with Huangqi (黄芪) to better grasp its usage in traditional contexts and deepen your understanding of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 芪 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 芪 (qí) instead of 齐 (qí), which means 'together' or 'neat', is a common error.

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Etymology of 芪

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)氏
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Origin

芪 = 艹 + 氏. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 芪

IDS Structure⿱艹氏
芪Full character
=
艹cao3
top
氏shi4
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 芪?

How to say celery in Chinese

“celery” in Chinese is芪qí

The character 芪 (qí) refers specifically to 'celery' in a botanical context. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine, where the herb Huangqi (黄芪) is valued for its health benefits. This word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in discussions about herbal remedies or cooking.

When to use 芪

Learners often confuse 芪 with similar characters, especially when reading herbal medicine texts. It's generally used in a more formal context, such as in medical literature or culinary discussions. Remember to pronounce it with the second tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 芪 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 芪 (qí) instead of 齐 (qí), which means 'together' or 'neat', is a common error.

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Grammar patterns of 芪

芪 carries one core meaning. 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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这一组中包括黄酮类化合物, 二苯甲酮 、 一些香豆素 、 木质素 、 缩合单宁和____.

The group includes flavonoids, benzophenones, some coumarins, lignans, condensed tannins, and stilbenes.

Example sentences for 芪 (1)

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这一组中包括黄酮类化合物, 二苯甲酮 、 一些香豆素 、 木质素 、 缩合单宁和芪.

zhè yī zǔ zhōng bāokuò huáng tóng lèi huà gě wù, èr běn jiǎ tóng、 yìxiē xiāng dòu sù、 mù zhì sù、 suō gě dān níng hé qí.

The group includes flavonoids, benzophenones, some coumarins, lignans, condensed tannins, and stilbenes.

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Word Family of 芪

Words containing this character2
黄芪huangqi黃芪
芪qíhuangqi
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Words with 芪

What does 黄芪 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 芪

芪 refers to celery, while 黄芪 (Huangqi) refers to a specific type of herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, known as Astragalus.

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