COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 给 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 合 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 给 (gěi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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gěiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gěi / jǐ
给
to
Common words
gōng jǐ
供给
to furnish; to provide; supply (as in supply and demand)
jǐ yǔ
给予
(literary) to give; to accord; to render
bǔ jǐ
补给
supply; replenishment; to replenish
gěi
给
to; for; for the benefit of; to give
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
给
给
给
给
给
给
给
给
LEARNING TIP
Remember 给
Say “gěi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 给
Common words and phrases
gōng jǐ
to furnish; to provide; supply (as in supply and demand)
jǐ yǔ
(literary) to give; to accord; to render
bǔ jǐ
supply; replenishment; to replenish
gěi
to; for; for the benefit of; to give
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“给”。
Zhège zì shì “gěi”.
This character is “给”.
我正在学习“给”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gěi” zì.
I am learning the character “给”.
请写一遍“给”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gěi”.
Please write “给” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 给?
给 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 给 (gěi) mean?
给 (gěi) means to.
What is the radical of 给?
The radical of 给 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.