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棋 (qí): chess

Stroke Order & Writing

noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
chess
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
Strokes
12
Radical
木
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • chess
  • chess-like game
  • a game of chess
  • chess piece
  • variant of 棋[qi2]

Chinese explanation

  • 指一类供游戏或比赛用的文娱用品,如象棋、围棋、跳棋
  • 下棋时常说“走棋”“下一盘棋”,表示移动棋子或进行对局
  • 也可比喻事情的局势或布局,如“如棋局”“一步棋”。

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12 strokes

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Example sentences

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After Grandpa retired, he goes to the park every afternoon to play chess with old friends.

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He had the advantage in this game of chess, but because he made a wrong move, he ultimately lost to his opponent.

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I heard you're very good at Go; when can we play a game of chess together?

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The children gathered around the chessboard, watching the adults play chess and quietly discussing who would win and who would lose.

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He has loved playing chess since childhood, and now he has a collection of all kinds of chess sets at home.

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