七 is the character for “seven”. It is made out of 2 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七 | 七 | ㄑㄧ | qī |
Definition
7; seven
Historical Origins
The Chinese character 七 is a pictogram that originally depicted a vertical stroke intersected by a horizontal stroke, symbolizing the concept of cutting. This design reflects its early association with the character 切 (qiē, “to cut”). Over time, it evolved to represent the number seven, possibly due to the simplicity and versatility of the shape. The character’s traditional writing style involves a left-to-right horizontal stroke at the top, followed by a combined vertical and diagonal stroke from top-left to bottom-right.
Vocabulary with the Character 七
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七月 | ㄑㄧ ㄩㄝˋ | qī yuè | July |
| 星期七 | ㄒㄧㄥ ㄑㄧ ㄑㄧ | xīng qī qī | Sunday (colloquial) |
| 七夕 | ㄑㄧ ㄒㄧˋ | qī xì | Qixi Festival |
| 七大洲 | ㄑㄧ ㄉㄚˋ ㄓㄡ | qī dà zhōu | Seven continents |
| 七上八下 | ㄑㄧ ㄕㄤˋ ㄅㄚ ㄒㄧㄚˋ | qī shàng bā xià | Nervous or restless |
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