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耆 Stroke Order — How to Write 耆

Stroke Order

耆 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 老, 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.

耆 Radical and Character Components

Components:老日

耆 is a phono-semantic compound: 老 (old) carries the meaning, while 日 indicates the sound.

Radical: 老 + 4 more strokes

耆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qí
  • shì

Meanings of 耆 in Chinese

1

qí耆

Aged; elderly; referring to people over sixty years old, often implying respected elders or experienced seniors.
村里的耆老们经常聚集在祠堂，讲述过去的故事
The elders of the village often gather in the ancestral hall to tell stories of the past.
Strong and overbearing; tyrannical.
他性情刚烈，行事耆霸。
He has a fierce temperament, and his actions are overbearing.
2

shì耆

Same as '嗜' (shì), meaning to be fond of, to have a strong liking or hobby.
他耆好读书，尤其喜爱古典文学。
He is fond of reading, especially classical literature.

Common Words and Phrases with 耆

1
qí耆lǎo老
an aged and respected person; an elder or senior member of a community, often with status.
在重要的社区会议上，耆老们的意见总是受到高度重视。
At important community meetings, the opinions of the respected elders are always highly valued.
2
qí耆rú儒
aged scholar
这位耆儒毕生致力于传统文化的传承与研究，为后人留下了宝贵的学术遗产。
This venerable scholar dedicated his entire life to the inheritance and study of traditional culture, leaving behind a valuable academic legacy for future generations.
3
qí耆sù宿
venerated old people; an elderly person of high repute and learning
这位德高望重的教授是学界的耆宿，他的著作影响了一代又一代的学生。
This highly respected professor is a doyen in academia, and his writings have influenced generations of students.

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Questions about 耆

What does 耆 mean in Chinese?

耆 (qí) means “Aged” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 耆?

耆 has 2 pronunciations: qí, shì.

How many strokes does 耆 have?

耆 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 耆?

耆 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 老. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 耆?

The radical of 耆 is 老, and 耆 is a phono-semantic compound.