起
Meaning:
to rise, to raise, beginning
HSK 2
Pinyin:
qǐ
Strokes:
10
Radical:
走
How to Write 起 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "起" in Chinese
The Chinese character 起 (qǐ) means "to rise, to raise, beginning". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 起 include: 一起, 再起, 凸起.
📚 Words and Phrases with 起
Common words containing this character
一起
(in) the same place
HSK 2
再起
to arise again
HSK 2
凸起
convex
HSK 2
勃起
erection
HSK 2
勾起
to evoke
HSK 2
升起
to raise
HSK 2
卷起
variant of 捲起|卷起[juan3 qi3]
HSK 2
吊起
to hoist
HSK 2
吴起
Wu Qi (440-381 BC), military leader and politician of the Warring States Period (475-220 BC), author of Wuzi 吳子|吴子[Wu2 zi3], one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China 武經七書|武经七书[Wu3 jing1 Qi1 shu1]
HSK 2
吴起
Wuqi county in Yan'an 延安[Yan2 an1], Shaanxi
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "起"?
- The pinyin is qǐ
- How many strokes does "起" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "起" mean?
- to rise, to raise, beginning
- What is the radical of "起"?
- The radical is "走"