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萁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
萁qípulses, legumesg, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #96326, Very Hard
萁qístalks of pulseunknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #96326, Very Hard
qí(qi2) T2
  1. 1pulses, legumes
  2. 2stalks of pulse
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March 24, 2026

萁qí(qi2)

The character 萁 (qí) refers to a type of pulses or legumes, particularly the stalks of these plants. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts and cuisine, especially in relation to dishes made from beans and peas.

Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#96326DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Legumes play a significant role in Chinese cuisine, often used in traditional dishes for their nutritional value and flavor. This character connects to the importance of farming and plant cultivation in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a green stalk (the radicals 芽 (yá) for plant and 其 (qí) for its various forms) standing tall in a field of beans. The sound 'qí' can be remembered as 'key' to a healthy diet, as legumes are essential for nutrition.

Meanings of 萁

qí(qi2)
1pulses, legumes
2stalks of pulse
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About 萁

萁Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 萁

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, typically appearing in more formal or agricultural contexts. Be mindful of the tone; 'qí' is pronounced with a rising tone (2nd tone), which can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 萁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your reading of texts related to agriculture or food. Focus on recognizing the character in context and associating it with related terms like 豆 (dòu, bean) and 菜 (cài, vegetable).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 萁 with similar-sounding words or characters, such as 其 (qí) which means 'its' or 'that'. Ensure you use 萁 when discussing legumes, not 其.

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Etymology of 萁

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)其
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Case file: 萁

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half其 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 萁?

Decomposition of 萁

IDS Structure⿱艹其
萁Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
其qi2
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 萁?

How to say pulses, legumes in Chinese

“pulses, legumes” in Chinese is萁qí

The character 萁 (qí) refers to a type of pulses or legumes, particularly the stalks of these plants. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts and cuisine, especially in relation to dishes made from beans and peas.

When to use 萁

This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, typically appearing in more formal or agricultural contexts. Be mindful of the tone; 'qí' is pronounced with a rising tone (2nd tone), which can change the meaning if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 萁 with similar-sounding words or characters, such as 其 (qí) which means 'its' or 'that'. Ensure you use 萁 when discussing legumes, not 其.

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萁

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Word Family of 萁

Words Containing This Character2
萁qístalks of pulse
煮豆燃萁burning beanstalks to cook the beans (idiom); to cause internecine strife
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Compound Meaning

What does 萁 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 萁

Common legumes include mung beans (绿豆, lǜdòu), red beans (红豆, hóngdòu), and soybeans (大豆, dàdòu).

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