七
qī
Seven
七 (qī) is the Chinese character for the number seven. It is used in counting, dates, times, and phone numbers, just like "seven" in English.
What does 七 (qī) mean?
七 (qī) means “seven” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and universally understood. It is used in all contexts, from casual conversation to formal documents.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "chee" with a high, flat tone.
Other ways to say it
- 七月qī yuèJuly
- 七天qī tiānseven days
- 第七dì qīseventh
Examples
我今年七岁。
wǒ jīnnián qī suì.
I am seven years old this year.
现在是七点。
xiànzài shì qī diǎn.
It's seven o'clock now.
他有七本书。
tā yǒu qī běn shū.
He has seven books.
Pro tip: The first tone (qī) is a high, flat tone, like singing a sustained high note.
Related phrases
三 · Three六 · Six八 · Eight
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