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起 (qǐ) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

起

qǐ

to rise, start

HSK 1

Full dictionary entry for 起 →

Details

Pinyin	qǐ
Meanings	to rise, start
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#114 most common

Words Containing 起

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
起	qǐ	to rise, start	HSK 1
一起	yīqǐ	together	HSK 2
对不起	duìbùqǐ	sorry	HSK 2
起床	qǐchuáng	to get up	HSK 2
起来	qǐlái	get up	HSK 3
起飞	qǐfēi	take off	HSK 3
引起	yǐnqǐ	cause	HSK 4
看不起	kànbuqǐ	Despise	HSK 5
了不起	liǎobuqǐ	Amazing	HSK 5
不起眼	bùqǐyǎn	not eye-catching, unremarkable	HSK 6
发起	fāqǐ	to initiate, to sponsor	HSK 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 起 mean in Chinese?

起 (qǐ) means "to rise, start" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 起 have?

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What is the radical of 起?

Radical information for 起 is being updated.

起

qǐ