Radical 84Radical

气

qì

steam; air

Frequency
#217Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

气 is one of the 214 radicals: a building block of its own. See radical 84

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

气 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 气 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 7

  • 天气tiānqìweatherHSK 1 Estimated
  • 不客气bú kèqiyou're welcomeHSK 1 Estimated
  • 生气shēngqìangryHSK 3 Estimated
  • 空气kōngqìair
  • 力气lìqiphysical strength
  • 客气kèqipolite
  • 煤气méiqìgas (for cooking)

Sentences 3

Characters with a dotted underline are not in the course yet.

  • 今天天气很好。Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.The weather is nice today.
  • 不客气。Bú kèqi.You're welcome.
  • 天气太冷了。Tiānqì tài lěng le.The weather is too cold.