COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 盖 is built
Traditional etymology note: A dish 皿 with a lid 羊
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How to Write 盖 (gài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lid
gàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gài
盖
lid
Common words
fù gài
覆盖
to cover
hán gài
涵盖
to cover; to comprise; to include
xī gài
膝盖
knee; (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration)
yǎn gài
掩盖
to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
zhē gài
遮盖
to hide; to cover (one's tracks)
gài
盖
lid; top; cover; canopy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
盖
盖
盖
盖
盖
盖
盖
盖
LEARNING TIP
Remember 盖
Say “gài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 盖
Common words and phrases
fù gài
to cover
hán gài
to cover; to comprise; to include
xī gài
knee; (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration)
yǎn gài
to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
zhē gài
to hide; to cover (one's tracks)
gài
lid; top; cover; canopy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“盖”。
Zhège zì shì “gài”.
This character is “盖”.
我正在学习“盖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gài” zì.
I am learning the character “盖”.
请写一遍“盖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gài”.
Please write “盖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 盖?
盖 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 盖 (gài) mean?
盖 (gài) means lid.
What is the radical of 盖?
The radical of 盖 is 皿, associated with Not yet classified.