更
Meaning:
more, further; to shift, to alternate; to modify
HSK 3
Frequency:
#3174
Pinyin:
gèng
Strokes:
7
Radical:
曰
How to Write 更 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "更" in Chinese
The Chinese character 更 (gèng) means "more, further; to shift, to alternate; to modify". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 更 include: 一更, 三更, 二更.
📚 Words and Phrases with 更
Common words containing this character
一更
first of the five night watch periods 19:00-21:00 (old)
HSK 2
三更
third of the five night watch periods 23:00-01:00 (old)
HSK 2
二更
second of the five night watch periods 21:00-23:00 (old)
HSK 2
五更
fifth of the five night watch periods 03:00-05:00 (old)
HSK 2
停更
to stop updating (content)
HSK 2
催更
(slang) (of a follower) to urge (a blogger etc) to post some fresh content (abbr. for 催促更新[cui1 cu4 geng1 xin1])
HSK 2
初更
first of the five night watch periods 19:00-21:00 (old)
HSK 2
四更
fourth of the five night watch periods 01:00-03:00 (old)
HSK 2
守更
to keep watch during the night
HSK 2
巡更
to patrol at night, marking the time by sounding clappers or gongs
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "更"?
- The pinyin is gèng
- How many strokes does "更" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "更" mean?
- more, further; to shift, to alternate; to modify
- What is the radical of "更"?
- The radical is "曰"