栖息

棲息

qīxī

verb #23,350

Meanings

1 to perch
2 to roost
3 to inhabit
4 to dwell (of animals)

Characters

to perch / to rest (of birds)

to rest / to breathe / to stop

Examples

这种鸟栖息在高山上。

Zhèzhǒng niǎo qīxī zài gāoshān shàng.

This species of bird inhabits high mountains.

湿地是很多野生动物的栖息地。

Shīdì shì hěnduō yěshēng dòngwù de qīxīdì.

Wetlands are the habitat of many wild animals.

Tips

usage

栖息 is used for animals (especially birds) resting, roosting, or inhabiting a place. The compound 栖息地 (qīxīdì) means habitat. For humans, 居住 or 生活 is more natural.

Stroke Order

栖 qī

息 xī