戚 (qī) — (bound form) relative, kin (used in compounds like 亲戚)
Definition
戚 (qī) is a bound form meaning 'relative, kin.' It never stands alone — it always appears in compounds like 亲戚 (qīnqi, relatives).
bound form
(bound form) relativekin (used in compounds like 亲戚)
Examples
- ，。Chūn jié de shí hou, wǒ men dōu huì qù zǒu qīn qī.During Spring Festival, we all go visit relatives.
- 。Tā hé wǒ shì qīn qī guān xì.He and I are related by blood.
- 。Wǒ men liǎng jiā shì qīn qī.Our two families are relatives.
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