改
Meaning:
to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel
HSK 6
Frequency:
#2977
Pinyin:
gǎi
Strokes:
7
Radical:
攵
How to Write 改 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "改" in Chinese
The Chinese character 改 (gǎi) means "to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 改 include: 修改, 再改, 删改.
📚 Words and Phrases with 改
Common words containing this character
修改
to amend
HSK 2
再改
to change (sth) again
HSK 2
删改
to edit
HSK 2
劳改
abbr. for 勞動改造|劳动改造[lao2 dong4 gai3 zao4]
HSK 2
土改
land reform (abbr. for 土地改革[tu3 di4 gai3 ge2])
HSK 2
基改
(Tw) genetically modified; GM (abbr. for 基因改造[ji1 yin1 gai3 zao4])
HSK 2
涂改
to alter (text)
HSK 2
审改
to check and revise
HSK 2
悔改
to repent
HSK 2
批改
to mark (homework, exam scripts etc)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A hand with a stick 攵 disciplining a kneeling child 己
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "改"?
- The pinyin is gǎi
- How many strokes does "改" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "改" mean?
- to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel
- What is the radical of "改"?
- The radical is "攵"