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

Q: What does 阁 (gé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阁 (gé) means "Pavilion; cabinet (government); attic". with 9 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阁 stroke by stroke?

阁 has 9 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阁 and 闰?

阁 (gé) and 闰 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 阁?

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

Q: What common words use 阁?

Common words containing 阁 include: 阁楼 (gé lóu) — Attic; loft; 阁下 (gé xià) — Your Excellency; you (formal); 组阁 (zǔ gé) — to form a cabinet (government).

How to Write 阁

The character 阁 (gé) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阁 is pronounced gé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pavilion; cabinet (government); attic.

Common Words with 阁

阁楼 gé lóu

Attic; loft

阁下 gé xià

Your Excellency; you (formal)

组阁 zǔ gé

to form a cabinet (government)

Example Sentences

我住在阁楼里。

wǒ zhù zài gé lóu lǐ

I live in the attic.

阁下有什么建议？

gé xià yǒu shén me jiàn yì

What is your suggestion, Your Excellency?

新政府正在组阁。

xīn zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zǔ gé

The new government is forming a cabinet.

Similar Characters

闰 rùn

闱 wéi

闲 xián

Practice Writing 阁 (gé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阁

What does 阁 (gé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阁 and 闰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阁?

What common words use 阁?

How to Write 阁 (gé)