Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Qi Kangxi Stroke Count: 7 Page 181, Entry 16 According to the Sea of Characters (Pianhai), the pronunciation is qi (rising tone), which is the same as the pronunciation of qi (rising tone). It means a bright star. Note: Qi should be considered the same as the characters for opening or enlightening (qi) and (qi).