旗 Stroke Order — How to Write 旗
旗 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 方, 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.
旗 Radical and Character Components
旗 is a phono-semantic compound: 方 (square) carries the meaning, while 其 indicates the sound.
Radical: 方 + 10 more strokes
旗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qí
Meanings of 旗 in Chinese
1
qí旗
A flag or banner, typically made of cloth or similar material, used as an emblem, signal, or marker.
运动会开幕式上，运动员们手持队旗入场
At the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, athletes entered holding their team flags.
Qí (旗) refers to the historical 'Eight Banners' system of the Qing Dynasty, encompassing its registered members (旗人) and their household registration (旗籍). It also specifically refers to traditional garments like the qipao (旗袍), often associated with Manchu culture.
她穿了一件漂亮的旗袍。
She wore a beautiful qipao.
An administrative division in Inner Mongolia, China, equivalent to a county.
他出生在达尔罕茂明安联合旗。
He was born in Darhan Muminggan United Banner.
Common Words and Phrases with 旗
1
Bunting; a lightweight, soft, plain-woven fabric primarily used for making flags and festive decorations.
节日的街道上挂满了五颜六色的旗布，营造出欢乐的氛围。
The festive streets were adorned with colorful bunting, creating a joyful atmosphere.
2
The length of a flag from its flagpole (hoist) to its free end (fly).
这次活动使用的旗帜，其旗幅为两米。
The flag used for this event has a fly of two meters.
3
A pole on which a flag is hoisted or displayed.
公园中央矗立着一根高高的旗杆。
A tall flagpole stands in the center of the park.
4
Flags and drums, used in ancient armies to issue commands.
节日的庆典上，旗鼓喧天，人们欢声笑语，充满了喜庆的氛围。
During the festival celebration, flags waved and drums boomed, and people's laughter and joy filled the air with a festive atmosphere.
5
To be equally matched in strength or ability; to be well-matched.
在辩论赛中，双方选手旗鼓相当，整场比赛都十分精彩。
In the debate competition, both sides were evenly matched, making the entire match very exciting.
6
A flag or banner identifying an army or general; metaphorically, a pretext or a guise.
他打着研究创新的旗号，实际却只是为了套取科研经费。
He claimed to be conducting innovative research, but in reality, he was only trying to secure research funds.
7
A flagship is the lead ship in a fleet, typically carrying the commanding admiral or officer and displaying their flag.
这家科技公司发布了其全新的智能手机，被誉为他们有史以来最强大的旗舰型号。
This tech company launched its brand new smartphone, hailed as their most powerful flagship model ever.
8
Achieve immediate success; win the first battle.
小明经过长时间的准备，终于在这次演讲比赛中旗开得胜，获得了第一名。
After long preparation, Xiao Ming finally got off to a flying start in this speech contest and won first place.
9
Manchu soldiers of the Eight Banners during the Qing Dynasty.
在老北京的胡同里，有时还能遇到讲述旗满家族往事的老人，他们的言谈举止中透着一股独特的京味儿。
In the old Beijing hutongs, one can still sometimes encounter elders recounting the past of Qiman families, their speech and demeanor revealing a unique Beijing flavor.
10
A traditional long dress worn by Chinese women.
她穿着一件漂亮的旗袍参加了晚会，显得格外优雅。
She wore a beautiful qipao to the evening party, looking exceptionally elegant.
11
Bannerman; a member of the Eight Banners in the Qing Dynasty.
老北京的一些传统风俗，源自旗人的生活习惯。
Some traditional customs in old Beijing originated from the living habits of Banner people.
12
A standard-bearer; metaphorically, a leader or pioneer who leads the way.
在科技领域，他被誉为探索人工智能新边界的旗手。
In the field of technology, he is hailed as the flag-bearer exploring new frontiers in artificial intelligence.
13
under the command or leadership of; subordinate to
这家科技巨头旗下拥有多个热门应用程序。
This tech giant owns several popular applications under its umbrella.
14
A flag or banner; metaphorically, something that represents an idea or political force.
运动场上飘扬着五彩的旗帜。
Colorful flags were fluttering on the sports field.
15
A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, with a distinctive design, used as a symbol or signal.
孩子们手里拿着小小的旗子，在沙滩上奔跑玩耍。
The children ran and played on the beach, holding small flags in their hands.
More words with 旗
- duì队qí旗team pennant
- hào号qí旗signal flag
- jiàng降qí旗To lower a flag.
- jǐn锦qí旗Honor flag, Brocade banner
- tuán团qí旗League flag
- jiǎng奖qí旗Trophy flag, Award banner
- jīng旌qí旗Banners and flags.
- yáng扬qí旗to raise or wave a flag.
- yì义qí旗Banner of righteousness, Flag of justice
- xià下bàn半qí旗fly a flag at half-mast, half-mast
- qí旗zhuāng装Manchu dress, Qizhuang
- chuán船qí旗flag, ensign
- hǎi海dào盗qí旗Pirate flag, Jolly Roger
- cǎi彩qí旗bunting, colored flags
- dào纛qí旗Standard, Banner
- kào靠qí旗back flag, flags on the back
- qí旗jiàn舰chán产pǐn品Flagship product
- qí旗pèi旆flags and banners, military flags
- qiān骞qí旗banner, flag
- zhān旃qí旗felt banner, military standard
Idioms with 旗
- qí旗zhì帜xiān鲜míng明take a clear-cut stand
- bá拔qí旗yì易zhì帜take over control or leadership
- chě扯qí旗fàng放pào炮make a big public display
- chě扯shùn顺fēng风qí旗flatter those in power for personal gain
- dà大zhāng张qí旗gǔ鼓make a big show with great fanfare
- hóng红qí旗bào报jié捷report victory with a red flag
- shùn顺fēng风chě扯qí旗take advantage of a favorable situation
- yǎn偃qí旗xī息gǔ鼓To quiet down or give up
- yáo摇qí旗nà呐hǎn喊rally support for someone
- zhǎn斩jiàng将qiān搴qí旗defeat powerful opponents bravely and decisively
- chóng重zhěng整qí旗gǔ鼓regroup and make a comeback
- qí旗gǔ鼓xiāng相wàng望flags and drums visible to each other
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Open the tool →Questions about 旗
What does 旗 mean in Chinese?
旗 (qí) means “A flag or banner” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 旗?
旗 is pronounced qí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 旗 have?
旗 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 旗?
旗 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 方. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 旗?
The radical of 旗 is 方, and 旗 is a phono-semantic compound.