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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
讫qìto finish, to conclude; to exhaustg, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #79469, Very Hard
讫qìfinishedunknown, 5 strokes, radical 讠, rank #79469, Very Hard
qì(qi4) T4
  1. 1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
  2. 2finished
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March 24, 2026

讫(訖)qì(qi4)

The character 讫 (qì) means 'to finish' or 'to conclude.' It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as official documents, to indicate the end of a statement or an event. The character can also imply the idea of exhausting something completely, marking the conclusion of activities or processes.

Strokes5Radical讠Frequency#79469DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, concluding a speech or document is significant, as it reflects respect for the audience. The use of 讫 in official contexts underscores the importance of clarity and formality in communication.

Memory Tip

Think of 讫 as a 'cue' (sounds like 'qì') to signal the end of a performance. The left component signifies speech (讠), suggesting communication, while the right side (吉) hints at something auspicious, symbolizing a positive conclusion.

Meanings of 讫

qì(qi4)
1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
2finished
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About 讫

讫Simplified
訖Traditional
5Strokes
讠Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 讫 is primarily used in formal contexts, learners should note that it may sound outdated in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 起 (qǐ), which means 'to rise' or 'to start.' Common collocations include 结束讫 (to conclude) and 文书讫 (to finish documents).

HSK Study Tips

Although 讫 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK Level 5 words like 完 (wán - to finish) and 结束 (jiéshù - to end). Students should focus on recognizing its formal usage and understanding its nuance in concluding statements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 讫 with 结 (jié), which also means 'to conclude.' A common mistake is saying '我结这份报告' (Wǒ jié zhè fèn bàogào) instead of '我讫这份报告' (Wǒ qì zhè fèn bàogào) to mean 'I finished this report.'

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Etymology of 讫

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

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
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Phonetic (sound)乞
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Origin

讫 = 讠 + 乞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 讫

IDS Structure⿰讠乞
讫Full Character
=
讠yan2
left
乞qi3
right
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Parts

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How to say to finish, to conclude; to exhaust in Chinese

“to finish, to conclude; to exhaust” in Chinese is讫qì

The character 讫 (qì) means 'to finish' or 'to conclude.' It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as official documents, to indicate the end of a statement or an event. The character can also imply the idea of exhausting something completely, marking the conclusion of activities or processes.

When to use 讫

While 讫 is primarily used in formal contexts, learners should note that it may sound outdated in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 起 (qǐ), which means 'to rise' or 'to start.' Common collocations include 结束讫 (to conclude) and 文书讫 (to finish documents).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 讫 with 结 (jié), which also means 'to conclude.' A common mistake is saying '我结这份报告' (Wǒ jié zhè fèn bàogào) instead of '我讫这份报告' (Wǒ qì zhè fèn bàogào) to mean 'I finished this report.'

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Grammar Patterns of 讫

讫 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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我将付你一百元定金,其余款项在交货时付____.

I'll pay you a hundred dollars deposit and the remainder on delivery.

Example Sentences for 讫 (1)

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我将付你一百元定金,其余款项在交货时付讫.

wǒ jiāng fù nǐ yī bǎi yuán dìng jīn, , qí yú kuǎn xiàng zài jiāo huò shí fù.

I'll pay you a hundred dollars deposit and the remainder on delivery.

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Word Family of 讫

Words Containing This Character5
讫qìfinished訖
起讫beginning and end (dates)起訖
收讫received in full (goods, payment)收訖
两讫received and paid for (business term)兩訖
付讫paid付訖
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Words with 讫

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Frequently Asked Questions about 讫

No, 讫 is primarily used in formal or official contexts, not in casual speech.

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