起 (qǐ): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Getting up or rising

起 + nounverb

In words about physically rising or moving upward, 起 (qǐ) means to get up or rise.

Starting or beginning

起 + nounverb

In words about the start of an action or event, 起 (qǐ) indicates a beginning or origin.

HSK 6

qǐ起

chū初

originally; at first; in the beginning

HSK 6

qǐ起

yuán源

origin; beginning

HSK 3.0 · L6

qǐ起

diǎn点

starting point

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

qǐ起

bù步

Start

Causing or evoking

verb + 起

In words where 起 (qǐ) follows another verb, it means to cause, evoke, or bring about something.

HSK 4

yǐn引

qǐ起

to give rise to

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

huàn唤

qǐ起

Evoke / arouse

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jī激

qǐ起

arouse / provoke

HSK 3.0 · L5

tí提

qǐ起

to mention

起 (qǐ): To rise — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 起

Stroke Order Diagrams 起

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 起

How to Use 起

Getting up or rising

HSK Vocabulary: 起

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

Starting or beginning

Causing or evoking

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 3

Same Sound

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