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棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棋 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

棋 Stroke Order — How to Write 棋

Stroke Order

棋 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

棋 Radical and Character Components

Components:木其

棋 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 其 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 8 more strokes

棋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qí

Meanings of 棋 in Chinese

1

qí棋

A category of recreational board games, also specifically referring to 'chess pieces' or a game like Go or Chinese chess.
他喜欢在公园里和朋友下象棋。
He enjoys playing Chinese chess with friends in the park.

Common Words and Phrases with 棋

1
qí棋bù布
densely distributed like chess pieces
新开发的科技园区内，各种高楼大厦棋布其中，展现了城市的活力。
In the newly developed technology park, various tall buildings are densely distributed, showcasing the city's vitality.
2
qí棋jú局
a chess game or the situation/position in a chess game
他仔细分析了当前的棋局，决定下一步的走法。
He carefully analyzed the current chess situation and decided his next move.
3
qí棋lù路
Chess maneuvers, tactics, or playing style.
这位年轻的棋手，虽然经验尚浅，但其大胆创新的棋路让对手防不胜防
This young chess player, though still inexperienced, has a bold and innovative game style that leaves opponents unprepared.
4
qí棋mí迷
A chess fan or enthusiast.
他从小就是个棋迷，经常在公园里和老人们对弈。
He has been a chess enthusiast since childhood, often playing chess with elderly people in the park.
5
qí棋pán盘
A board used for playing board games, such as checkers or chess.
小明在棋盘上移动他的棋子。
Xiao Ming moved his pieces on the chessboard.
6
qí棋shèng圣
greatest Grandmaster
他的精湛棋艺让他被誉为当代的棋圣，无人能出其右
His exquisite chess skills earned him the title of the contemporary Chess Saint, with no one able to surpass him.
7
qí棋shǒu手
A chess player.
这位年轻的棋手在比赛中展现了卓越的棋艺。
This young chess player demonstrated excellent chess skills in the competition.
8
qí棋tán坛
chess circles
他从小就展现出非凡的棋艺天赋，被誉为未来棋坛的希望之星。
He displayed extraordinary talent in board games from a young age and is hailed as a rising star in the future chess world.
9
qí棋yì艺
skill in playing chess; chess skill
他的棋艺非常高超，经常在比赛中获胜。
His chess skills are exceptional, and he often wins in competitions.
10
qí棋yǒu友
A chess friend; friends who often play chess together.
我和我的棋友每周都会在公园里对弈。
My chess buddy and I play chess in the park every week.
11
qí棋zǐ子
A piece used in a board game, like chess.
他把所有的棋子都摆放在棋盘上。
He placed all the game pieces on the board.

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Questions about 棋

What does 棋 mean in Chinese?

棋 (qí) means “A category of recreational board games, also specifically referring to 'chess pieces' or a game like Go or Chinese chess” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 棋?

棋 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 棋 have?

棋 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 棋?

棋 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 棋?

The radical of 棋 is 木, and 棋 is a phono-semantic compound.