How to write 改 (gǎi) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- to alter
- to change
- to improve
- to remodel
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
改 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Left + Right. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 改 is 攵 — meaning to rap. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 敢散效整.
How the character is built
改 is an ideographic compound — its meaning is suggested by the combination of its parts rather than by sound. A hand with a stick 攵 disciplining a kneeling child 己.
HSK 4 Words Containing 改
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
改 appears in 51 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
Tasks Featuring 改 / 相关任务
Words containing 改 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 改 mean in Chinese?
改 (gǎi) means to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 改 have?
改 is written in 7 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 改?
The radical of 改 is 攵 (to rap). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 敢, 散, 效, 整.
What is the pinyin for 改?
改 is pronounced gǎi.
What HSK 4 words use 改?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 改 appears in 2 words, including 改 (gǎi), 改变 (gǎibiàn). See the full list above.