起见 起見 qǐ jiàn ㄑㄧˇ ㄐㄧㄢˋ hei2 gin3

  • motive
  • purpose
  • (sth) being the motive or purpose

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 起 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 建议 建議 ( jiàn yì gin3 ji5 ), 为了 為了 ( wèi le wai6 liu5 ) 礼貌 禮貌 ( lǐ mào lai5 maau6 ) 起见 起見 ( qǐ jiàn hei2 gin3 ), 我们 我們 ( wǒ men ngo5 mun4 ) 尽可能 儘可能 ( jǐn kě néng zeon2 ho2 nang4 ) 少 ( shǎo siu3 ) 喝 ( hē hot3 )。

    I suggest that, out of politeness, we drink as little as possible.

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