(gài)

HSK 313 strokes

(bound form) general

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
gài
Meaning
(bound form) general; approximate; without exception; categorically; (bound form) bearing; deportment
Strokes
13
HSK level
HSK 3
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰木既

In this compound, the meaning comes from (tree); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

13 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

gài
HSK 3

roughly; probably; rough; approximate; about; general idea

Open 大概 page →
gàiniàn
HSK 3

concept

Open 概念 page →
gàikuò
HSK 4

to summarize; to generalize

Open 概括 page →
gài
HSK 7-9

all; without any exceptions; categorically

Open 一概 page →
gàikuàng
HSK 7-9

general situation

Open 概况 page →
gài
HSK 7-9

probability (math.)

Open 概率 page →
gàilùn
HSK 7-9

outline

Open 概论 page →
HSK 7-9

to lump different matters together (idiom)

Open 一概而论 page →

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