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乞

乞 (qǐ) · to beg

3 strokesTop–bottom

乞 (qǐ) means “to beg”. It is made of 乙 and has 3 strokes.

Break 乞 into its parts

What 乞 is made of

乞 stroke order

乞 stroke order diagram: 3 strokes, numbered in writing order
乞 is written with 3 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 乞丐

街上有一个乞丐在要钱。Jiē shàng yǒu yí gè qǐgài zài yào qián.There's a beggar asking for money on the street.
他给了乞丐一些吃的。Tā gěi le qǐgài yìxiē chī de.He gave the beggar something to eat.

Words with 乞

Also built with 乙

Quick facts

Pinyinqǐ
Meaningto beg
Strokes3
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 乞

What does 乞 mean?

乞 (qǐ) means “to beg”.

How many strokes does 乞 have?

乞 has 3 strokes.

What parts make up 乞?

乞 is made of 乙 (second).

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