其 Stroke Order — How to Write 其
其 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 八, 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.
其 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 八 + 6 more strokes
其 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qí
- jī
Meanings of 其 in Chinese
1
qí其
Third-person pronoun, equivalent to 'he/she/it/they' or 'his/her/its/their'.
他做出了一个莫名其妙的决定。
He made a baffling decision.
A demonstrative pronoun, equivalent to 'that', 'that one', 'those', or referring to 'its'/'his'/'her'.
他的报告真是文如其人。
His report truly reflects the person who wrote it.
Referring to what is within it or among them; 'its' or 'their' when referring to a previously mentioned subject, especially in a formal context.
他的作品风格独特，其中蕴含着深刻的哲理。
His works have a unique style, and within them are profound philosophical principles.
A conjunction, equivalent to 'if' or 'in case of'.
其有所需，尽可直言。
If you have any needs, feel free to speak directly.
An auxiliary word (particle) expressing rhetorical questions, conjecture, commands, or exhortations, often implying doubt or a strong suggestion.
无论他们怎么阻挠，其奈我何？
No matter how they try to obstruct me, what can they do to me?
A suffix used after adverbs to indicate a high degree (e.g., '极其', meaning 'extremely') or approximation (e.g., '大概其', meaning 'roughly').
他看起来极其开心。
He looks extremely happy.
2
jī其
When pronounced as 'jī', '其' refers to the personal name of Li Yiji, a historical figure from the Han Dynasty in China. It is specifically used in the context of his full name.
郦食其是汉朝的一位谋士。
Li Yiji was a strategist in the Han Dynasty.
Common Words and Phrases with 其
1
secondly; next; then; following that
学习一门新语言，首先要掌握基础发音，其次要多听多说。
To learn a new language, firstly, one must master the basic pronunciation, and secondly, one should listen and speak more.
2
later; afterwards
他首先介绍了项目背景，其后详细阐述了实施方案。
He first introduced the project background, and subsequently elaborated on the implementation plan.
3
during that time; in or among them
我们计划在夏天去旅行，其间会安排几天去海边度假。
We plan to travel in the summer, and during that time, we will arrange a few days for a beach vacation.
4
plain-looking; unattractive in appearance
他虽然其貌不扬，但内心善良，乐于助人。
Although he is plain-looking, he has a kind heart and is always willing to help others.
5
within it; among them
这个盒子设计巧妙，其内藏有复杂的机械结构
This box is cleverly designed, and within it lies a complex mechanical structure.
6
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
他看起来很严肃，但其实很幽默。
He looks very serious, but in fact he is very humorous.
7
Describing a fierce and imposing momentum or posture.
数字经济其势汹汹，已经深刻地改变了传统商业模式，带来了前所未有的机遇和挑战。
The digital economy is advancing with great momentum, profoundly changing traditional business models and bringing unprecedented opportunities and challenges.
8
its proper or designated place
他将重要文件放回其所。
He returned the important documents to their designated place.
9
Other; the others, specifically referring to things.
我们已经讨论了价格，其它细节我们稍后再谈。
We have already discussed the price, and other details we will discuss later.
10
11
besides; in addition
这本书内容丰富，其外，插图也十分精美。
This book is rich in content; moreover, the illustrations are also exquisite.
12
previously; before that time
这部电影很精彩，其先我看过导演的其他作品，也都很不错。
This movie is excellent. Previously, I had seen other works by this director, and they were all very good too.
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Among them; in which
我们计划了去海边的旅行，其中包含了一次帆船体验。
We planned a trip to the beach, which included a sailing experience.
More words with 其
- yóu尤qí其particularly; especially
- wéi惟qí其Precisely because, Only because
- kǎ卡qí其khaki
- yǔ与qí其Rather than
- chōng充qí其liàng量at most; at best
- hé何qí其How, How very
- lì利qí其rán然benefit from its nature, utilize its potential
- sà萨qí其mǎ马Sachima
- yáng扬qí其bō波Spread its influence, Propagate its effects
- jí极qí其extremely, exceedingly
- shǐ使qí其make it, cause it to
- yǐ以qí其its, by its
- qí其shí时at that time, then
- yóu尤qí其shì是especially, particularly
- jiāng将qí其it, them
- qí其shí实shì是Actually, it is, In fact, it is
- qí其tā他rén人others, other people
- yīn因qí其because of it, due to it
- duì对qí其to it, to them
- kǎ卡qí其sè色khaki
Idioms with 其
- qí其lè乐bù不qióng穷The joy is endless
- qí其lè乐wú无qióng穷its joy is endless
- qí其wèi味wú无qióng穷profoundly meaningful and endlessly enjoyable
- ē阿qí其suǒ所hào好Cater to someone's preferences
- bǎo饱qí其sī私náng囊line one's own pockets
- bì避qí其ruì锐qì气avoid the enemy's initial strong momentum
- bù不fá乏qí其rén人such people are not rare
- bù不jì计qí其shù数countless, too many to be counted
- bù不kān堪qí其yōu忧unable to bear the sorrow
- bù不shèng胜qí其fán烦unable to bear the endless trouble
- bù不shèng胜qí其kǔ苦unable to bear the suffering
- bù不shèng胜qí其rèn任unequal to the task
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Open the tool →Questions about 其
What does 其 mean in Chinese?
其 (qí) means “Third-person pronoun” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 其?
其 has 2 pronunciations: qí, jī.
How many strokes does 其 have?
其 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 其?
其 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 八. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 其?
The radical of 其 is 八.