启 Stroke Order — How to Write 启
启 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.
启 Radical and Character Components
启 is an ideographic compound. A door 户 being opened 口.
Radical: 口 + 4 more strokes
启 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qǐ
Meanings of 启 in Chinese
1
qǐ启
To open or start, often referring to unsealing, opening a door, or speaking.
她很难启齿说出自己的真实想法。
It was difficult for her to open her mouth and express her true feelings.
To start, begin, or initiate (e.g., enable, set out, set sail/transport).
我们明天早上启程去旅行。
We will set off for our trip tomorrow morning.
To enlighten, inspire, or instruct; to open one's mind or initiate.
这本书给了我很大的启发。
This book gave me great inspiration.
To announce or state, typically in a public notice (e.g., as in 启事 'qǐshì', a notice or announcement).
图书馆发布了一则寻物启事
The library issued a lost and found notice.
A letter; a short note or polite opening in a letter, similar to an 'epistle'.
请查收我寄给你的小启。
Please check the short note I sent you.
Common Words and Phrases with 启
1
2
to set out; to start a journey
我们明天一早就要启程前往山区，希望天气晴朗
We will set off for the mountains early tomorrow morning, hoping for clear weather.
3
To open one's mouth to speak, often with difficulty or reluctance, especially to make a request.
他犹豫了很久，才终于启齿向老板请求了几天假期。
He hesitated for a long time before finally bringing himself to ask his boss for a few days off.
4
To enlighten and inspire.
老师的智慧和耐心总是能够启迪学生们对知识的渴望。
The teacher's wisdom and patience always manage to inspire students' thirst for knowledge.
5
to start; to launch; to activate
我们计划下周启动一项新的节能项目。
We plan to launch a new energy-saving project next week.
6
To inspire, enlighten, or stimulate someone's understanding.
老师的讲解启发了我们对科学的兴趣。
The teacher's explanation inspired our interest in science.
7
to begin to speak; to open one's mouth to speak
他犹豫了很久，才终于启口向我借钱。
He hesitated for a long time before finally opening his mouth to ask me for money.
8
To enlighten; to impart rudimentary knowledge.
这本入门书籍对很多初学者在编程领域起到了启蒙作用。
This introductory book served as an excellent initiation for many beginners in the field of programming.
9
Venus, especially as the morning star seen in the eastern sky before sunrise; it can also mean enlightened and open-minded.
清晨，启明在东方天际闪耀，预示着新的一天即将到来
In the early morning, Venus shines brightly in the eastern sky, heralding the arrival of a new day.
10
The morning star, specifically Venus when it appears in the sky before sunrise.
在黎明前的天空中，启明星闪耀着独特的光芒，指引着方向。
In the pre-dawn sky, the Morning Star shines with a unique glow, guiding the way.
11
Enlightenment; inspiration.
这次研讨会上的专家发言给了我很大的启示。
The expert's speech at the seminar gave me a lot of valuable insights.
12
notice; announcement
学校门口贴了一张失物招领启事，上面写着丢失物品的详细信息。
A lost and found notice was posted at the school gate, detailing the lost item.
13
to set out; to depart; to start a journey
我们计划明天清晨启行，赶在高峰期前到达目的地。
We plan to set off early tomorrow morning to arrive at our destination before rush hour.
14
to activate or put into use; to enable
公司决定下周启用新的软件系统。
The company decided to enable the new software system next week.
15
To report to the emperor; to present a memorial to the emperor.
大臣向国王启奏，禀报边境的最新情况
The minister addressed the king, reporting the latest developments at the border.
More words with 启
- liáng梁qǐ启chāo超Liang Qichao
- āi哀qǐ启Mournful statement, Sorrowful announcement
- kāi开qǐ启Open, Turn on
- qǐ启fā发xìng性inspiring, thought-provoking
- qǐ启háng航set sail, embark
- qǐ启dòng动huì会Kick-off meeting, Launch meeting
- qǐ启dòng动shí时at startup, on startup
- qǐ启dòng动shí时jiān间Startup time, Boot time
- qǐ启dòng动zī资jīn金seed money, startup capital
- qǐ启mén门Open the door, Open the gate
- qīng轻qǐ启gently open, lightly open
- qǐ启dòng动qián前Before starting, Pre-start
- qǐ启dòng动xiàng项mù目start project, launch project
- qǐ启dòng动yí仪shì式launch ceremony, opening ceremony
- xiǎo小qǐ启Little Qi, A brief note
- zhèng正shì式qǐ启dòng动officially launch, formally start
- qǐ启dòng动hòu后after startup, after booting
- xún寻rén人qǐ启shì事Missing Person Notice, Missing Person Announcement
- lái来qǐ启fā发to inspire, to enlighten
- méi没qǐ启dòng动didn't start, failed to start
Idioms with 启
- chéng承qián前qǐ启hòu后inherit the past, open the future
- chéng承shàng上qǐ启xià下connect the preceding and the following
- chéng承xiān先qǐ启hòu后inherit the past, inspire the future
- nán难yǐ以qǐ启chǐ齿hard to say
- nán难yú于qǐ启chǐ齿hard to speak out
- bù不fèn愤bù不qǐ启Only teach when eager to learn
- bù不huáng遑qǐ启chǔ处too busy to rest
- chù黜hūn昏qǐ启shèng圣Dismiss the incompetent, promote the wise
- fā发mēng蒙qǐ启bì蔽enlighten the ignorant
- fā发mēng蒙qǐ启zhì滞enlighten the ignorant and stimulate understanding
- guāng光qián前qǐ启hòu后honor ancestors and inspire descendants
- zhèn振lóng聋qǐ启kuì聩To enlighten the ignorant or awaken the unresponsive
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Open the tool →Questions about 启
What does 启 mean in Chinese?
启 (qǐ) means “To open or start” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 启?
启 is pronounced qǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 启 have?
启 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 启?
启 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 启?
The radical of 启 is 口, and 启 is an ideographic compound.