七
seven; memorial period; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnumeral
seven; the number after six
Basic cardinal number, used for counting, quantifying, and marking order.
I have seven pencils.
There are seven days in this week.
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The seventh student is my deskmate.
The supermarket is on the seventh floor.
He gets up at seven thirty.
noun
memorial ritual period for the dead
archaicTraditional Chinese funeral custom, each 7-day period is called a "qi", with a total of seven sessions ending on the 49th day.
The family is holding the first memorial ritual for their late grandmother.
Traditionally, the mourning period ends on the 49th day after death.
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Our family pays respects to our ancestors on the seventh seven day each year.
After a loved one passes away, younger generations must offer sacrifices every seven days.
The third seven-day memorial is an important ritual occasion.
noun
surname Qi
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Qi is our new neighbor.
Teacher Qi works at the city library.