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启

启 (qǐ) · to open

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启 (qǐ) means “to open”. It is made of 户 + 口 and has 7 strokes.

Break 启 into its parts

What 启 is made of

启 stroke order

启 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
启 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 启发

这个故事给了我很大的启发。Zhège gùshi gěi le wǒ hěn dà de qǐfā.This story inspired me a lot.
老师启发学生自己思考。Lǎoshī qǐfā xuésheng zìjǐ sīkǎo.The teacher encourages students to think for themselves.

Words with 启

Also built with 户

Quick facts

Pinyinqǐ
Meaningto open
Strokes7
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Questions about 启

What does 启 mean?

启 (qǐ) means “to open”.

How many strokes does 启 have?

启 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 启?

启 is made of 户 (door) and 口 (mouth).

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