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祇

qí

only, just, simply; one of a pair; an earth god

🔤 Pictophonetic: 礻 (spirit) provides meaning, 氏 provides pronunciation
HSK 8 strokes Uncommon (51%)
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Component Breakdown

Each color represents a different component

礻
shì
spirit
氏
shì
clan, family; maiden name
⿰礻氏 i

Stroke Order

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Component Tree i

shì
礻
spirit
4 strokes
shì
氏
clan, family; maiden name
💡 Ideographic: A person bowing down
4 strokes HSK 6

Words Using 祇 (6)