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How to Write 隔 (gé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to separate

Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.

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to separate

Common words

gé bì

隔壁

next door; neighbor

jiàn gé

间隔

gap; interval; compartment; to divide

gé hé

隔阂

misunderstanding; estrangement; (language etc) barrier

gé lí

隔离

to separate; to isolate

shí gé

时隔

separated in time (usu. followed by a quantity of time)

to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 隔 is built

Traditional etymology note: 阝 (wall) suggests the meaning, while 鬲 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 隔

Say “gé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 隔

Common words and phrases

隔壁

gé bì

next door; neighbor

间隔

jiàn gé

gap; interval; compartment; to divide

隔阂

gé hé

misunderstanding; estrangement; (language etc) barrier

隔离

gé lí

to separate; to isolate

时隔

shí gé

separated in time (usu. followed by a quantity of time)

to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“隔”。

Zhège zì shì “gé”.

This character is “隔”.

我正在学习“隔”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gé” zì.

I am learning the character “隔”.

请写一遍“隔”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gé”.

Please write “隔” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 隔?

隔 is written with 12 strokes.

What does 隔 (gé) mean?

隔 (gé) means to separate.

What is the radical of 隔?

The radical of 隔 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.