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栖

qī

perch; roost; stay

Strokes
10
Radical
木
HSK
7
Tone
1

Traditional form: 棲

Stroke order

Example sentences

  • 蓝色的鸟栖息在树枝上,兴致昂扬地唱着歌。

    Lán sè de niǎo qī xī zài shù zhī shàng xìng zhì áng yáng de chàng zhe gē

    The blue bird is perched on a branch, singing cheerfully.

  • 良禽择木而栖,贤臣择主而事。

    Liáng qín zé mù ér qī xián chén zé zhǔ ér shì

    A prudent bird chooses its tree. A wise servant chooses his master.

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Words containing 栖

  • 两栖liǎng qī 3–1 amphibious; dual-talented; able to work in two different lines