Chinese · Numbers & Time
七
qī
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven.
Example
一个星期有七天。
A week has seven days.
Etymology
'七' (qī) is derived from ancient number symbols and can be traced back to oracle bone inscriptions. The character has undergone minimal changes in its form and pronunciation through the centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'七' is prevalent in both spoken and written forms, used in various contexts such as timekeeping and counting, and is appropriate in casual and formal speech.