COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 改 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand with a stick 攵 disciplining a kneeling child 己
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How to Write 改 (gǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to change
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǎi
改
to change
Common words
gǎi biàn
改变
to change; to alter; to transform
gǎi gé
改革
reform; to reform
gǎi jìn
改进
to improve; to make better; improvement
gǎi shàn
改善
to make better; to improve
gǎi tiān
改天
another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check
gǎi zhèng
改正
to correct; to amend; to put right; correction
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 改
Say “gǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 改
Common words and phrases
gǎi biàn
to change; to alter; to transform
gǎi gé
reform; to reform
gǎi jìn
to improve; to make better; improvement
gǎi shàn
to make better; to improve
gǎi tiān
another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check
gǎi zhèng
to correct; to amend; to put right; correction
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“改”。
Zhège zì shì “gǎi”.
This character is “改”.
我正在学习“改”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “改”.
请写一遍“改”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gǎi”.
Please write “改” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 改?
改 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 改 (gǎi) mean?
改 (gǎi) means to change.
What is the radical of 改?
The radical of 改 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.