How to Write 该
The character 该 (gāi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
该 is pronounced gāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means should; ought to; it's one's turn.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 该 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 该
Example Sentences
你应该早点回家。
nǐ yīng gāi zǎo diǎn huí jiā
You should go home earlier.
他这样做该当何罪？
tā zhè yàng zuò gāi dāng hé zuì ？
What punishment does he deserve for doing this?
谁让你不听，活该。
shuí ràng nǐ bù tīng huó gāi
That's what you get for not listening; serves you right.
Practice Writing 该 (gāi)
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