起 Stroke Order

How to write 起 (qǐ) – to begin; to initiate; to rise

起
Pinyin
qǐ
Meaning
to begin; to initiate; to rise
Strokes
10
Radical
走
Components
走己
Level
HSK 1

Step-by-Step Stroke Order of 起

起 is written with 10 strokes. The red stroke shows the stroke to write in each step.

Stroke order diagram of 起 (qǐ), 10 strokes, step by step

HSK 1 Words with 起

  • 对不起duì bu qǐsorry; excuse me

    对不起，我来晚了。

    duì bu qǐ wǒ lái wǎn le

    Sorry, I'm late.

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