BloomkoHSK 3 · Time Words
定期
dìng qī
regular; periodic
Stroke order of 定期
2 characters, 20 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
定 · 8 strokes期 · 12 strokes
Memory trick
A roof 宀 over a firmly set 疋 foot, plus 期 moon cycle: fixed in place, returning on schedule.
Parts: 定 settle (宀 roof + 正 upright) + 期 period
The characters in 定期
- 期 qī — period; issue (12 strokes)
Example sentence
我们定期开会。
We hold meetings regularly.