忯 (qí) - reverent & respectful

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qí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

七器

忯 · qí

reverent;

respectful;

cautious;

also read as shì meaning to rely on, depend on

reverentrespectfulcautious

Usage highlights

reverent respectcautious and carefulto rely onrespectful heartreverent attitude

Synonyms

  • 敬— respect, reverence
  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 恭— respectful, reverent

Antonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 慢— disrespectful, rude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed reverent respect (忯敬).
  • She was cautious in her approach (忯慎).
  • The child depends on his parents (忯赖父母).

Collocations

  • reverent respect(忯敬)
  • cautious and careful(忯慎)
  • to rely on(忯赖)
  • respectful heart(忯心)
  • reverent attitude(忯态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 忯 is a classical Chinese character expressing reverence and caution, reflecting traditional values of respect and prudence.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the component 氏, suggesting a heartfelt connection to one's clan or heritage.

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