搞 (gǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搞 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搞 (gǎo) means "to do, make, or handle". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搞 stroke by stroke?

搞 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 搞 and 挲?

搞 (gǎo) and 挲 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 搞?

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

Q: What common words use 搞?

Common words containing 搞 include: 搞定 (gǎo dìng) — to get something done or settled; 搞错 (gǎo cuò) — to make a mistake; 搞好 (gǎo hǎo) — to do well or improve.

How to Write 搞

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

搞 is pronounced gǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to do, make, or handle.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 搞 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 搞

搞定 gǎo dìng

to get something done or settled

搞错 gǎo cuò

to make a mistake

搞好 gǎo hǎo

to do well or improve

Example Sentences

放心，这件事我能搞定。

fàng xīn zhè jiàn shì wǒ néng gǎo dìng

Don't worry, I can handle this.

对不起，我搞错时间了。

duì bù qǐ wǒ gǎo cuò shí jiān le

Sorry, I got the time wrong.

我们要搞好邻里关系。

wǒ men yào gǎo hǎo lín lǐ guān xì

We should maintain good relations with our neighbors.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 搞 (gǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搞

What does 搞 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搞 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搞?

What common words use 搞?

How to Write 搞 (gǎo)