期
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Stroke order — 12 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 期
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 星期 | xīng qī | week; day of the week |
| 过期 | guò qī | to be overdue; to exceed the time limit |
| 期待 | qī dài | to look forward to; to await |
| 期间 | qī jiān | period of time; time |
| 日期 | rì qī | date |
| 时期 | shí qī | period; phase |
| 学期 | xué qī | term; semester |
| 定期 | dìng qī | at set dates; at regular intervals |
FAQ
How many strokes does 期 have?
期 has 12 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 期?
The pinyin for 期 is qī. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄑㄧ.
What does 期 mean in Chinese?
期 means: variant of 期; period. It appears in common words such as 星期、过期、期待.