unknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #79469, Very Hard
qì(qi4) T4
1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
2finished
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March 24, 2026
讫(訖)qì(qi4)
The character 讫 (qì) means 'to finish' or 'to conclude.' It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as official documents, to indicate the end of a statement or an event. The character can also imply the idea of exhausting something completely, marking the conclusion of activities or processes.
Strokes5Radical讠Frequency#79469DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, concluding a speech or document is significant, as it reflects respect for the audience. The use of 讫 in official contexts underscores the importance of clarity and formality in communication.
Memory Tip
Think of 讫 as a 'cue' (sounds like 'qì') to signal the end of a performance. The left component signifies speech (讠), suggesting communication, while the right side (吉) hints at something auspicious, symbolizing a positive conclusion.
Meanings of 讫
qì(qi4)
1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
2finished
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 讫
讫Simplified
訖Traditional
5Strokes
讠Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 讫
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 讫 as a 'cue' (sounds like 'qì') to signal the end of a performance. The left component signifies speech (讠), suggesting communication, while the right side (吉) hints at something auspicious, symbolizing a positive conclusion.
Usage Notes
While 讫 is primarily used in formal contexts, learners should note that it may sound outdated in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 起 (qǐ), which means 'to rise' or 'to start.' Common collocations include 结束讫 (to conclude) and 文书讫 (to finish documents).
HSK Study Tips
Although 讫 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK Level 5 words like 完 (wán - to finish) and 结束 (jiéshù - to end). Students should focus on recognizing its formal usage and understanding its nuance in concluding statements.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, concluding a speech or document is significant, as it reflects respect for the audience. The use of 讫 in official contexts underscores the importance of clarity and formality in communication.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 讫 with 结 (jié), which also means 'to conclude.' A common mistake is saying '我结这份报告' (Wǒ jié zhè fèn bàogào) instead of '我讫这份报告' (Wǒ qì zhè fèn bàogào) to mean 'I finished this report.'
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Grammar Patterns of 讫
讫 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 1
Complete the Sentence
我将付你一百元定金,其余款项在交货时付____.
I'll pay you a hundred dollars deposit and the remainder on delivery.
I'll pay you a hundred dollars deposit and the remainder on delivery.
Cultural Notes for 讫
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, concluding a speech or document is significant, as it reflects respect for the audience. The use of 讫 in official contexts underscores the importance of clarity and formality in communication.
Word Family of 讫
Words Containing This Character5
讫qìfinished訖
起讫beginning and end (dates)起訖
收讫received in full (goods, payment)收訖
两讫received and paid for (business term)兩訖
付讫paid付訖
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Compound Meaning
What does 讫 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 讫
No, 讫 is primarily used in formal or official contexts, not in casual speech.
You can say '会议于下午五点讫,' which means 'The meeting concluded at 5 PM.'
Yes, similar words include 完 (wán) and 结束 (jiéshù), but they are more commonly used.
