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訖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
訖qìto finish, to conclude; to exhaustx, 10 strokes, radical 言
qì(qi4) T4
  1. 1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
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March 24, 2026

訖qì(qi4)

The character 訖 (qì) means to finish or conclude something. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate that an action or process has come to an end, as well as to express the idea of exhausting resources or possibilities.

Strokes10Radical言
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese literature, the concept of concluding a narrative or argument is significant, with formal endings often carrying weight in philosophical discussions or poetry, reflecting the importance of closure in Chinese thought.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person at the end of a long journey, finally reaching their destination and saying 'Qì!' as they conclude their adventure. The character 訖 combines the radical 言 (speech) with 𠂇 (a form suggesting completion), emphasizing that the final words mark the end.

Meanings of 訖

qì(qi4)
1to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
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About 訖

訖Simplified
10Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 訖, as it is more formal than common alternatives like 完成 (wánchéng). It is often found in written texts or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. A common collocation is 訖于 (qì yú), meaning 'to conclude at'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 訖 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be connected to related words like 完 (wán, to finish) and 结束 (jiéshù, to end). Students should focus on understanding its formal usage and contexts in which it may appear.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 訖 with 完成 (wánchéng) and use it in casual conversations, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我今天完成了工作' (I finished my work today) is correct, but using 訖 would sound overly formal.

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Etymology of 訖

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

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)乞
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Origin

訖 = 言 + 乞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 訖

IDS Structure⿰言乞
訖Full Character
=
言yan2
left
乞qi3
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 訖?

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

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

The character 訖 (qì) means to finish or conclude something. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate that an action or process has come to an end, as well as to express the idea of exhausting resources or possibilities.

When to use 訖

Be cautious when using 訖, as it is more formal than common alternatives like 完成 (wánchéng). It is often found in written texts or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. A common collocation is 訖于 (qì yú), meaning 'to conclude at'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 訖 with 完成 (wánchéng) and use it in casual conversations, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我今天完成了工作' (I finished my work today) is correct, but using 訖 would sound overly formal.

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Word Family of 訖

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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Characters with 訖

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Frequently Asked Questions about 訖

You might say, '会议已在此时结束' (The meeting has concluded at this time), using 结束 instead of 訖 for a more casual tone.

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