qi lai
(after a verb) indicating the beginning and continuation of an action or a state
indicating an upward movement (e.g. after 站[zhan4])
bringing things together (e.g. after 收拾[shou1 shi5])
(after a perception verb, e.g. 看[kan4]) expressing preliminary judgement
qì
gas
air
smell
weather
to make angry
to annoy
to get angry
vital energy
qi
Qí
(name of states and dynasties at several different periods)
surname Qi
sān tián
3 annual hunting bouts
3 qi points
Zhèng Tǒng
Zhengtong Emperor, reign name of sixth Ming Emperor Zhu Qizhen 朱祁鎮|朱祁镇[Zhū Qí zhèn] (1427-1464), reigned 1435-1449, Temple name Yingzong 英宗[Yīng zōng]
Guǎn zǐ
Guanzi or Guan Zhong 管仲 (-645 BC), famous politician of Qi 齊國|齐国 of Spring and Autumn period
Guanzi, classical book containing writings of Guan Zhong and his school
Qǐ
Qi son of Yu the Great 禹[Yu3], reported founder of the Xia Dynasty 夏朝[Xia4 Chao2] (c. 2070-c. 1600 BC)
pí qi
character
temperament
disposition
bad temper
CL:個|个[ge4]
Wèn
Wen River in northwest Sichuan (same as 汶川)
classical name of river in Shandong, used to refer to Qi 齊國|齐国
kè qi
polite
courteous
formal
modest
qīn qi
a relative (i.e. family relation)
CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
shuài qi
handsome
smart
dashing
elegant
Shū Qí
Shu Qi (1976-), Taiwanese actress
dān tián
pubic region
point two inches below the navel where one's qi resides
Qǐ
surname Qi
Zhou Dynasty vassal state
bù kè qi
you're welcome
don't mention it
impolite
rude
blunt
shù qi
to hold up (high)
to raise up
Qí Bái shí
Qi Baishi (1864-1957), famous Chinese painter
Sūn zǐ Bīng Fǎ
”Art of War”, one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China 武經七書|武经七书[Wǔ jīng Qī Shū], written by Sun Tzu 孫子|孙子[Sūn zǐ]
háo bù kè qi
no trace of politeness
unrestrained (criticism)
qì xuè
qi and blood (two basic bodily fluids of Chinese medicine)
èr shí sì jié qi
the 24 solar terms, calculated from the position of the sun on the ecliptic, that divide the year into 24 equal periods
qī qī
seven sevens (equals 49)
cf Buddhist services for the auspicious reincarnation of the departed
Qí guó
Qi state of Western Zhou and the Warring states (1122-265 BC), centered in Shandong
qī qī
intimate
closely related
sorrowful
distressed
bá huǒ guàn
suction cup (used in Chinese medicine to draw the blood and qi 氣|气)
detachable suction chimney to make a stove draw
Qǐ rén yōu tiān
man of Qǐ fears the sky falling (idiom); groundless fears
Guǎn Zhòng
Guan Zhong (-645 BC), famous politician of Qi 齊國|齐国 of Spring and Autumn period
known as Guangzi 管子
Wèn shàng
Wenshang County in Jining 濟寧|济宁[Ji3 ning2], Shandong
classically, upper reaches of Wen River in Shandong, used to refer to Qi 齊國|齐国[Qi2 guo2]
Lián Pō
Lian Po (327-243 BC), famous general of Zhao 趙國|赵国, repeatedly victorious over Qin 秦國|秦国 and Qi 齊國|齐国
bù yòng kè qi
You're welcome (that is, please don't thank me)
There is no need to stand on ceremonies.
Běi Qí
Qi of the Northern Dynasties (550-557)
bié kè qi
don't mention it
no formalities, please
Wú Qǐ
Wu Qi (440-381 BC), military leader and politician of the Warring States Period (475-220 BC), author of Wuzi 吳子|吴子[Wu2 zi3], one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China 武經七書|武经七书[Wu3 jing1 Qi1 shu1]
qī qī
luxuriant
lavish
abundant
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