概 (gài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 概 (gài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 概 (gài) means "general; concept". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 概 stroke by stroke?

概 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 概 and 桫?

概 (gài) and 桫 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 概?

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

Q: What common words use 概?

Common words containing 概 include: 大概 (dà gài) — Probably; 概念 (gài niàn) — concept; idea; 概括 (gài kuò) — to summarize; to generalize.

How to Write 概

The character 概 (gài) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

概 is pronounced gài in Mandarin Chinese. It means general; concept.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 概 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 概

大概 dà gài

Probably

概念 gài niàn

concept; idea

概括 gài kuò

to summarize; to generalize

Example Sentences

他大概明天会来。

tā dà gài míng tiān huì lái

He will probably come tomorrow.

这是一个新的概念。

zhè shì yí gè xīn de gài niàn

This is a new concept.

请简单概括一下内容。

qǐng jiǎn dān gài kuò yī xià nèi róng

Please summarize the content briefly.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

Practice Writing 概 (gài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 概

What does 概 (gài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 概 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 概 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 概?

What common words use 概?

How to Write 概 (gài)