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蕲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕲qíto pray, to implore; herb; Artemesians, 15 strokes, radical 艹
蕲qí(herb)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 艹
蕲qíimploreunknown, 15 strokes, radical 艹
蕲qíprayunknown, 15 strokes, radical 艹
蕲qíplace nameunknown, 15 strokes, radical 艹
qí(qi2) T2
  1. 1to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia
  2. 2(herb)
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March 24, 2026

蕲(蘄)qí(qi2)

The character 蕲 (qí) primarily means to pray or to implore, often in a spiritual or religious context. It can also refer to various herbs, particularly Artemisia, which holds significance in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. This character may be found in place names, indicating a connection to the natural environment or historical significance.

Strokes15Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, herbs like Artemisia are often used in traditional medicine and culinary practices, especially during festivals like the Qingming Festival, where people honor their ancestors and consume dishes made with these herbs for health benefits.

Memory Tip

Visualize a person kneeling in prayer surrounded by fragrant herbs, symbolizing both the act of imploring and the herbal aspect of 蕲. The left side of the character (艹) represents plants, while the right side (奇) can remind you of something unusual or special, like a prayer for something extraordinary.

Meanings of 蕲

qí(qi2)
1to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia
2(herb)
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About 蕲

蕲Simplified
蘄Traditional
15Strokes
艹Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蕲

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 蕲 with similar sounding characters, such as 奇 (qí), which means strange or odd. This character is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but when discussing herbal remedies, it is more appropriate to use it in a traditional or formal setting. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

蕲 is not included in the HSK levels, but students learning characters related to herbs should focus on related vocabulary like 草药 (cǎoyào) for herbal medicine. Understanding this character can enhance your knowledge of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and its cultural context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蕲 with other characters that sound similar, such as 祈 (qí), which means to pray. A common mistake is using 蕲 when referring to prayer without context, whereas 祈 is more appropriate in that case.

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Pronunciation of 蕲

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Etymology of 蕲

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

herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)斤
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Case file: 蕲

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蕲?

Decomposition of 蕲

IDS Structure⿱艹⿰单斤
蕲Full Character
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艹cao3
top
单dan1
left
斤jin1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蕲?

How to say to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia in Chinese

“to pray, to implore; herb; Artemesia” in Chinese is蕲qí

The character 蕲 (qí) primarily means to pray or to implore, often in a spiritual or religious context. It can also refer to various herbs, particularly Artemisia, which holds significance in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. This character may be found in place names, indicating a connection to the natural environment or historical significance.

When to use 蕲

Common mistakes include confusing 蕲 with similar sounding characters, such as 奇 (qí), which means strange or odd. This character is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but when discussing herbal remedies, it is more appropriate to use it in a traditional or formal setting. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蕲 with other characters that sound similar, such as 祈 (qí), which means to pray. A common mistake is using 蕲 when referring to prayer without context, whereas 祈 is more appropriate in that case.

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蕲

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Word Family of 蕲

Words Containing This Character3
蕲qí(herb)蘄
蕲春Qochun county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei蘄春
蕲春县Qochun county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei蘄春縣
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蕲

蕲 often refers to herbs that are believed to have medicinal properties, and understanding this character can help you navigate discussions about herbal remedies.

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