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qí | 10 strokes | radical:

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Qi — an ancient variant form of the character 齊 (齐), meaning 'even', 'uniform', 'arranged', 'complete', or 'together'.

Qi — an ancient variant form of the

Usage highlights

Ancient variant characterVariant of 齊Uniform arrangementComplete setTogetherEven surface

Synonyms

  • even, uniform, complete
  • neat, orderly, whole
  • complete, entire, whole

Antonyms

  • chaotic, disorderly
  • incomplete, lacking
  • incomplete, damaged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant of 齊 (齐).
  • In historical texts, it appears as an alternative form (斊).
  • It represents the concept of uniformity (整齐).
  • Some ancient manuscripts use this variant form (斊).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant character(古字斊)
  • Variant of 齊(斊为齐之异体)
  • Uniform arrangement(整齐)
  • Complete set(齐全)
  • Together(一齐)
  • Even surface(齐平)

Idioms

  • Uniform and orderly(整齐划一)
  • Complete and undamaged(完好无斊)
  • Advancing together(并驾齐驱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 斊 is a historical variant form of the character 齊 (齐), primarily found in ancient texts and manuscripts.
  • The character 齊 originally depicted grains of wheat growing evenly, representing concepts of uniformity and completeness.
  • As a variant character, 斊 demonstrates the evolution of Chinese script and regional writing variations throughout history.

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