qì
亟
repeatedly; frequently
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Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesadverb
repeatedly; on numerous occasions; frequently
archaicClassical Chinese usage indicating frequency. Often found in historical or literary texts.
Gǔ古
shū书
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
,
kǒng孔
zǐ子
qì亟
lái来
wèn问
xùn讯
yú于
lǎo老
zǐ子
。
Ancient texts record that Confucius repeatedly came to inquire of Laozi.
Qí其
rén人
qì亟
zhì至
,
bù不
gǎn敢
xiè懈
dài怠
。
That person came repeatedly, not daring to slack off.