期 Stroke Order — How to Write 期
期 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 月, 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.
期 Radical and Character Components
期 is a phono-semantic compound: 月 (moon) carries the meaning, while 其 indicates the sound.
Radical: 月 + 8 more strokes
期 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qī
- jī
Meanings of 期 in Chinese
1
qī期
A fixed or specified period of time; a term.
这个学期我选修了一门新课程。
This semester I took a new elective course.
A measure word for issues of periodicals, magazines, or other serialized items, indicating a specific installment or period.
我喜欢看这本杂志，尤其是它关于旅行的专题，每一期都很精彩。
I enjoy reading this magazine, especially its travel features; every issue is wonderful.
To expect; to hope for; to look forward to.
我们期待着这次旅行。
We are looking forward to this trip.
Refers to a set limit or a fixed period. When paired with '无' (wú), meaning 'without', it indicates an indefinite term or no deadline.
这项服务是无期的,只要你需要就可以一直使用。
This service is indefinite; you can continue to use it for as long as you need.
To be determined to; to resolve to; to firmly expect.
他期以成功，付出了所有的努力
He was determined to succeed and put in all his effort.
Qīyí (期颐) refers to the age of one hundred.
祝愿奶奶期颐之年，身体依然康健
Wishing Grandma good health even at one hundred years old.
In geology, a time unit smaller than an epoch, referring to a specific period within a country or large region.
这个区域的岩石记录了多个地质期。
The rocks in this area record multiple geological periods.
2
jī期
Refers to a full period of time, specifically a full year or a full month. Examples include '期年' (a full year), '期月' (a full month), and '期服' (an ancient mourning dress worn for a full year).
按照古礼，他应为父母守丧期年
According to ancient rites, he should observe mourning for his parents for a full year.
Common Words and Phrases with 期
1
2
A meeting or gathering scheduled for a specific time.
我们定下了每周五的期会，一起讨论最近的进展。
We scheduled a weekly Friday meeting to discuss recent progress together.
3
Futures, which are financial contracts to buy or sell assets (like commodities or stocks) at a predetermined price and date in the future.
他投资了一些农产品期货，希望能从价格波动中获利。
He invested in some agricultural futures, hoping to profit from price fluctuations.
4
A market where futures contracts are traded, typically on a commodity exchange.
期货市场为投资者提供了一个对冲价格风险的工具
The futures market offers investors a tool to hedge against price risk.
5
to expect; to hope for
我们期冀着团队合作能带来更高效的解决方案。
We hope that teamwork will lead to more efficient solutions.
6
A period or interval of time; duration.
在项目建设期间，团队成员们付出了巨大的努力。
During the project construction period, the team members put in tremendous effort.
7
periodical or journal
许多研究人员喜欢查阅科学期刊，以了解最新的研究进展。
Many researchers like to consult scientific journals to keep up with the latest research developments.
8
terminal examination
下周就是期考了，我得抓紧时间复习。
The final exams are next week, so I need to make sure I review thoroughly.
9
To reach the end of a set period; to expire; to be due.
这份合同将在下个月期满。
This contract will expire next month.
10
end of term
老师提醒我们期末前要交齐所有的作业。
The teacher reminded us to submit all assignments before the end of the term.
11
A final examination held at the end of a semester or academic term.
学生们都在认真复习，为即将到来的期末考试做准备。
Students are diligently reviewing, preparing for the upcoming final exam.
12
to expect; to look forward to
我们都期盼着假期的到来，可以好好放松一下。
We are all looking forward to the arrival of the holiday, so we can relax well.
13
A post-dated cheque or a promissory note payable at a future date.
公司开了一张期票给供应商，约定三个月后付款。
The company issued a post-dated bill to the supplier, agreeing to pay in three months.
14
15
to hope for or expect something in the future
父母对孩子寄予了很高的期望。
Parents have placed high expectations on their children.
16
a time limit or a deadline
请在规定期限内提交申请。
Please submit your application within the specified deadline.
More words with 期
- xīng星qī期week; a continuous seven-day cycle
- xùn汛qī期Flood season; flood period.
- yú逾qī期overdue; past due
- àn按qī期on schedule, on time
- dào到qī期Expired, Maturity
- huǎn缓qī期Postponement, Deferment
- hūn婚qī期wedding day; the date of a wedding
- jí极qī期critical phase, peak period
- jiè届qī期Expiry date, Due date
- kǎo考qī期the date of an examination
- mò末qī期late stage, terminal stage
- shǔ暑qī期Summer vacation period.
- wěi尾qī期the final period; the last stage
- wù误qī期to delay; to miss a deadline
- xiàn限qī期deadline, time limit
- xíng刑qī期sentence, prison term
- zhāi斋qī期fasting period, fast
- chǎn产qī期The normal period of childbirth.
- jí即qī期immediate; spot; short-term
- qīng青chūn春qī期adolescence, puberty
Idioms with 期
- qī期qī期ài艾ài艾to stammer and stutter
- àn暗yuē约sī私qī期make secret appointments
- àn暗yuē约tōu偷qī期secretly arrange a clandestine meeting
- bù不qī期ér而huì会meet unexpectedly
- bù不qī期ér而rán然happen unexpectedly
- bù不qī期ér而tóng同coincide without prior agreement
- bù不qī期ér而yù遇meet unexpectedly
- fēn分qī期fēn分pī批in stages and batches
- hòu后huì会wú无qī期parting ways with no definite date
- hòu后huì会yǒu有qī期We'll meet again
- wéi为qī期bù不yuǎn远not far off
- yáo遥yáo遥wú无qī期no end in sight
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Open the tool →Questions about 期
What does 期 mean in Chinese?
期 (qī) means “To expect” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 期?
期 has 2 pronunciations: qī, jī.
How many strokes does 期 have?
期 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 期?
期 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 月. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 期?
The radical of 期 is 月, and 期 is a phono-semantic compound.