COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 该 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 亥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 该 (gāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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gāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gāi
该
should
Common words
yīng gāi
应该
ought to; should; must
huó gāi
活该
(coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should
gāi
该
should; ought to; probably; must be
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
该
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该
该
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 该
Say “gāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 该
Common words and phrases
yīng gāi
ought to; should; must
huó gāi
(coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should
gāi
should; ought to; probably; must be
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“该”。
Zhège zì shì “gāi”.
This character is “该”.
我正在学习“该”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gāi” zì.
I am learning the character “该”.
请写一遍“该”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gāi”.
Please write “该” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 该?
该 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 该 (gāi) mean?
该 (gāi) means should.
What is the radical of 该?
The radical of 该 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.