陔 (gāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 陔 (gāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陔 (gāi) means "step or terrace". with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陔 stroke by stroke?

陔 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 陔 and 邠?

陔 (gāi) and 邠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 陔?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 阝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 陔?

Common words containing 陔 include: 九陔 (jiǔ gāi) — Jiugai (the nine heavens; a very high place); 陔夏 (gāi xià) — Gaixia (ancient ritual music); 陔以 (gāi yǐ) — Gaiyi (ancient term).

How to Write 陔

The character 陔 (gāi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陔 is pronounced gāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means step or terrace.

Common Words with 陔

九陔 jiǔ gāi

Jiugai (the nine heavens; a very high place)

陔夏 gāi xià

Gaixia (ancient ritual music)

陔以 gāi yǐ

Gaiyi (ancient term)

Example Sentences

九陔指极高的地方。

jiǔ gāi zhǐ jí gāo de dì fāng

Jiugai refers to a very high place.

陔夏是古代的乐章。

gāi xià shì gǔ dài de yuè zhāng

Gaixia is an ancient musical movement.

陔以是古书中的词语。

gāi yǐ shì gǔ shū zhōng de cí yǔ

'Gaiyi' is a term found in ancient books.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陔

What does 陔 (gāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陔 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陔?

What common words use 陔?

How to Write 陔 (gāi)