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起
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Stroke order — 10 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 起
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 对不起 | duì bu qǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 起床 | qǐ chuáng | to get out of bed; to get up |
| 一起 | yī qǐ | in the same place; together |
| 起飞 | qǐ fēi | (of an aircraft) to take off |
| 起来 | qǐ lai | to stand up; to get up |
| 引起 | yǐn qǐ | to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse |
| 看不起 | kàn bu qǐ | to look down upon; to despise |
| 了不起 | liǎo bu qǐ | amazing; terrific |
FAQ
How many strokes does 起 have?
起 has 10 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 起?
The pinyin for 起 is qǐ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄑㄧˇ.
What does 起 mean in Chinese?
起 means: to rise; to raise. It appears in common words such as 对不起、起床、一起.