Memory phrase for the character: 祈

祈

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Meaning

to implore, to pray, to request

Pronunciation

qí

Explanation

 Left: to show, altar 礻/示 (image of an altar 丁 with a sacrifice 一 and dripping blood 八), right: axe 斤

Mnemonic
 
At the altar with the axe we will pray.

Radicals

示 to show, altarShows a simple altar 丁 with a sacrifice 一 and blood 八 is trickling down. Thus the meanings: to show and altar.
斤 axeImage of an axe, probably with the handle on the right.




 Vocabulary

祈祷 qí dǎo  to pray; to say one's prayers; prayer
祈求 qí qiú  to pray for; to appeal
开会祈祷 kāi huì qí dǎo  invocation
开会祈祷 kāi huì qí dǎo  

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