| 起讫 | qǐ qì | beginning and end (dates) | |
| 收讫 | shōu qì | received in full (goods, payment) | |
| 两讫 | liǎng qì | received and paid for (business term); the goods delivered and the bill settled | |
| 付讫 | fù qì | paid |
| 1 | Hairdresser: Sorry, madam. I'll adjust it right away. | |
| 2 | It sounds like you enjoyed it. | |
| 3 | But we got up and went to school. | |
| 4 | Love is, I put up preparedness, but you still hug me. | |
| 5 | But it doesn't matter - because we'll be together. |