格 (gé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 格 (gé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 格 (gé) means "Grid; Pattern; Standard". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 格 stroke by stroke?

格 has 10 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 格 and 杪?

格 (gé) and 杪 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 格?

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 格?

Common words containing 格 include: 价格 (jià gé) — price; 及格 (jí gé) — To pass a test; to meet the minimum standard.; 格子 (gé zi) — Grid; Checkered pattern.

How to Write 格

The character 格 (gé) is written with 10 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

格 is pronounced gé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grid; Pattern; Standard.

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

Common Words with 格

价格 jià gé

price

及格 jí gé

To pass a test; to meet the minimum standard.

格子 gé zi

Grid; Checkered pattern

Example Sentences

这个价格很便宜。

zhè ge jià gé hěn pián yi

This price is very cheap.

我这次考试及格了。

wǒ zhè cì kǎo shì jí gé le

I passed the exam this time.

他穿着一件格子衬衫。

tā chuān zhe yī jiàn gé zi chèn shān

He is wearing a plaid shirt.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 格 (gé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 格

What does 格 (gé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 格 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 格 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 格?

What common words use 格?

How to Write 格 (gé)