琦

qí

奇 + 王

Definitions

qí (literary) fine jade

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 奇 represents the sound.

Semantic: 王 Phonetic: 奇

About

琦 (qí) is a phono-semantic compound used to denote fine jade, precious stones, or things that are extraordinarily rare and valuable. Its left component is the jade radical 王 (wáng, representing 玉 yù), linking it semantically to gems and ornaments. The right component, 奇 (qí), provides both the pronunciation and the added meaning of strangeness or rarity. Together, the character conveys a piece of jade of uncommon beauty and is often used in names to suggest uniqueness and high worth.

Etymology Hide

Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

王琦今天来了。

Wáng Qí jīntiān lái le.

Wang Qi came today.

李琦在学校读书。

Lǐ Qí zài xuéxiào dúshū.

Li Qi studies at school.

张琦喜欢打篮球。

Zhāng Qí xǐhuan dǎ lánqiú.

Zhang Qi likes playing basketball.

赵琦是我的同学。

Zhào Qí shì wǒ de tóngxué.

Zhao Qi is my classmate.

这块玉石非常琦丽。

Zhè kuài yùshí fēicháng qílì.

This piece of jade is very beautiful and rare.

他的才华琦玮出众。

Tā de cáihuá qíwěi chūzhòng.

His talent is rare and outstanding.

博物馆收藏了许多琦宝。

Bówùguǎn shōucáng le xǔduō qíbǎo.

The museum has collected many rare treasures.

在历史上，琦玉常被用作礼器。

Zài lìshǐ shàng, qíyù cháng bèi yòng zuò lǐqì.

In history, rare jade was often used as ritual vessels.

Related Characters

Component: 奇

Component: 王

琦