汉Chaim Learning Center
Everyday characterSound

起

qǐ

rise; start

Frequency
#75Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

走run; walkMeaning己jǐoneselfSound起rise; start

己 jǐ gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 己

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

Words 5

  • 对不起duìbuqǐsorryHSK 1 Estimated
  • 起床qǐchuángget upHSK 2 Estimated
  • 一起yìqǐtogetherHSK 2 Estimated
  • 起飞qǐfēitake offHSK 3 Estimated
  • 起来qǐláiget upHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 4

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