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该 (gāi): that, such

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 6pronoun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
that, such
Characters
1
Part of speech
pronoun
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
8
Radical
讠
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • should
  • ought to
  • probably
  • must be
  • to deserve
  • to owe
  • to be sbs turn to do sth
  • that
  • the above-mentioned

Chinese explanation

  • 表示应当、应该,用来提出建议或指出正确的做法
  • 也指前面提到过的人或事物,相当于“这个”或“那个”。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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It's already midnight. You should go home and sleep; you have to get up early for work tomorrow.

,,。

The doctor said his illness is serious and he should be hospitalized for treatment without further delay.

,。

I am mainly to blame for this failure; I didn't prepare adequately in advance.

,,。

The sky is so dark; it looks like it's going to rain. Don't forget to take an umbrella when you go out.

,,。

When it's your turn to speak, just speak confidently and don't be nervous.

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