Meaning of 齐
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- neat
- even
- level with
- identical
- simultaneous
- all together
- to even sth out
- (name of states and dynasties at several different periods)
- surname Qi
How to use 齐
齐 (qí) describes things that are even, neat, or complete, and it often means "all together" or "all present." It appears in common words like 整齐 (zhěngqí, neat) and 齐全 (qíquán, complete). Example: 人都到齐了。(Rén dōu dào qí le.) Everyone is here.
Picture 齐 (qí) as a row of things standing neatly side by side, with two straight legs at the bottom keeping everything level. Think of it as everyone lined up evenly, all together.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 一齐 (yīqí, at the same time) with 一起 (yìqǐ, together). 一齐 stresses that actions happen simultaneously, while 一起 means doing something in each other's company, so 我们一起吃饭 (wǒmen yìqǐ chīfàn) cannot use 一齐.
齐 in example sentences
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齐 qí · neat · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 齐.
Questions about 齐
What does 齐 mean?
齐 (qí) means "neat; even" and is used as a adjective and verb.
How do you write 齐?
齐 is made of 1 character: 齐 (6 strokes). That is 6 strokes in total.
Is 齐 an HSK word?
Yes. 齐 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 齐 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 齐 is written 齊.
How do I say that everyone or everything has arrived in Chinese?
Put 齐 after a verb as a result: 到齐了 (dào qí le) means everyone has arrived. 凑齐 (còuqí) means you have gathered all the pieces to make a complete set.
Is 齐 also a surname or a place name?
Yes. Written as Qí, it is a surname and the name of several historical states and dynasties, such as the state of Qi in ancient China. The pronunciation stays qí.