七 (qī) - Seven — the number seven & a common numeral in Chinese.
七 · qī
Seven — the number seven;
a common numeral in Chinese.
Seven — the number sevena common numeral in Chinese.
Usage highlights
SeventhSeventySeven hundredJulySeventh daySeventh month
Usage & contexts
Examples
- There are seven days in a week (一周七天).
- I have seven books (七本书).
- The seventh month is July (七月).
Collocations
- Seventh(第七)
- Seventy(七十)
- Seven hundred(七百)
- July(七月)
- Seventh day(七日)
- Seventh month(七月)
Idioms
- Ups and downs(七上八下)
- In a mess(乱七八糟)
- Seven emotions and six desires(七情六欲)
- Seven sages of the bamboo grove(竹林七贤)
Cultural background
FAQ- Considered a lucky number in some contexts, as it sounds similar to 'life' or 'arise' (起).
- In traditional culture, 'seven' is associated with the seven stars of the Big Dipper and the 'seventh night' of the seventh month (Qixi Festival).
- Also used to indicate a variety or multitude, as in 'seven emotions and six desires'.