改 (gǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 改 (gǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 改 (gǎi) means "to change; to correct". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 改 stroke by stroke?

改 has 7 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 改 and 收?

改 (gǎi) and 收 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 改?

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

Q: What common words use 改?

Common words containing 改 include: 改变 (gǎi biàn) — to change; to alter; 改正 (gǎi zhèng) — to correct; to rectify; 修改 (xiū gǎi) — to revise or modify.

How to Write 改

The character 改 (gǎi) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 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

改 is pronounced gǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to change; to correct.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 改 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 改

改变 gǎi biàn

to change; to alter

改正 gǎi zhèng

to correct; to rectify

修改 xiū gǎi

to revise or modify

Example Sentences

环境改变了。

huán jìng gǎi biàn le

The environment has changed.

请改正这个错误。

qǐng gǎi zhèng zhè ge cuò wù

Please correct this mistake.

我要修改作业。

wǒ yào xiū gǎi zuò yè

I need to revise my homework.

Similar Characters

收 shōu

攸 yōu

攻 gōng

Practice Writing 改 (gǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 改

What does 改 (gǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 改 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 改 and 收?

What mistakes do learners make writing 改?

What common words use 改?

How to Write 改 (gǎi)