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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘄qíto pray, to implore; herb; Artemesiax, 20 strokes, radical 艹
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia
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March 24, 2026

蘄qí(qi2)

The character 蘄 (qí) primarily means to pray or implore, often in a religious or spiritual context. It can also refer to certain herbs, particularly those in the Artemisia family, which are known for their medicinal properties. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literature or formal contexts.

Strokes20Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like those represented by 蘄 are often used for their healing properties, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between spirituality and natural remedies in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a person kneeling in prayer surrounded by fragrant herbs, symbolizing hope and healing. The character 蘄 looks like a person under a roof (亻) seeking something from above, and the radical for 'plant' (艹) reminds you of the herbs associated with it.

Meanings of 蘄

qí(qi2)
1to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia
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About 蘄

蘄Simplified
20Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 蘄 is primarily used in formal contexts, be aware that it may not be widely recognized in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Ensure that you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蘄 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, its components can help learners understand related terms in herbal medicine or traditional Chinese practices. Focus on the radicals and how they connect to other vocabulary related to plants and spirituality.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蘄 with similar characters like 祈 (qí), which means to pray, but does not relate to herbs. For example, saying '我来蘄祈' instead of '我来祈祷' would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 蘄

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

herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)斤
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Origin

蘄 = 艹 + 斤. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蘄

IDS Structure⿱艹⿰單斤
蘄Full character
=
艹cao3
top
單dan1
left
斤jin1
right
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Parts

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How to say to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia in Chinese

“to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia” in Chinese is蘄qí

The character 蘄 (qí) primarily means to pray or implore, often in a religious or spiritual context. It can also refer to certain herbs, particularly those in the Artemisia family, which are known for their medicinal properties. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literature or formal contexts.

When to use 蘄

While 蘄 is primarily used in formal contexts, be aware that it may not be widely recognized in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Ensure that you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蘄 with similar characters like 祈 (qí), which means to pray, but does not relate to herbs. For example, saying '我来蘄祈' instead of '我来祈祷' would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 蘄

Words containing this character3
蕲qí(herb)蘄
蕲春Qochun county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei蘄春
蕲春县Qochun county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei蘄春縣
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Frequently asked questions about 蘄

Phrases are limited, but you might encounter it in texts discussing herbal remedies or spiritual practices.

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