戈 (gē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 戈 (gē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戈 (gē) means "dagger-axe; halberd". with 4 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戈 stroke by stroke?

戈 has 4 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 戈 and 戉?

戈 (gē) and 戉 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 戈?

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

Q: What common words use 戈?

Common words containing 戈 include: 戈壁 (gē bì) — Gobi (desert); 干戈 (gān gē) — weapons of war / conflict; 戈 (gē) — dagger-axe; halberd.

How to Write 戈

The character 戈 (gē) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戈 is pronounced gē in Mandarin Chinese. It means dagger-axe; halberd.

Common Words with 戈

戈壁 gē bì

Gobi (desert)

干戈 gān gē

weapons of war / conflict

戈 gē

dagger-axe; halberd

Example Sentences

戈壁滩非常大。

gē bì tān fēi cháng dà

The Gobi Desert is very large.

我们不要动干戈。

wǒ men bú yào dòng gān gē

We should not resort to violence.

戈是古代的兵器。

gē shì gǔ dài de bīng qì

The 'ge' is an ancient weapon.

Similar Characters

戉 yuè

戊 wù

戋 jiān

Practice Writing 戈 (gē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戈

What does 戈 (gē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戈 and 戉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戈?

What common words use 戈?

How to Write 戈 (gē)