更 Stroke Order — How to Write 更
更 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 曰, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
更 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 曰 + 3 more strokes
更 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gēng
- gèng
Meanings of 更 in Chinese
1
gēng更
To change, to replace, or to correct. Often used in expressions like 'to correct errors', 'to renew', or 'to change clothes'.
这篇文章需要更正几个错误。
This article needs several corrections.
To experience; to undergo. Often used to describe a lack of experience due to youth or naivety, similar to 'inexperienced'.
初入职场，他还是个少不更事的年轻人。
When he first entered the workforce, he was still a young and inexperienced person.
In ancient China, 'gēng' referred to a unit of time during the night, which was divided into five watches.
入夜，更夫敲打着更鼓巡逻，提醒人们注意时间。
At night, the watchman patrolled, beating the watch drum to remind people of the time.
2
gèng更
Even more; further; to a greater extent.
我们会努力做得更好。
We will strive to do even better.
again, further, or more; to a greater extent; even more (when used to indicate a higher degree or comparison).
希望我们能做得更好。
I hope we can do even better.
Common Words and Phrases with 更
1
one watch (a division of the night, traditionally lasting about two hours)
夜已深，漏壶滴尽，已是四更次，窗外寒风呼啸，只有烛火摇曳不息。
It was deep into the night, the water clock had run out, and it was already the fourth watch. Outside the window, the cold wind howled, and only the candlelight flickered without ceasing.
2
substitution or replacement
为了保持软件的先进性，我们需要定期更代旧模块。
To maintain the advanced nature of the software, we need to regularly replace old modules.
3
to change; to alternate; to succeed
四季更递，景色宜人。
As the seasons alternate, the scenery becomes delightful.
4
to change; to alternate; to replace
四季的更迭带来不同的景色，展现了大自然的循环往复。
The alternation of seasons brings different sceneries, showcasing nature's cyclical patterns.
5
6
by turns; alternately
园丁们更番修剪花园，使其始终保持整洁美观。
The gardeners take turns pruning the garden, keeping it neat and beautiful at all times.
7
A night watchman, particularly in old China, who patrolled streets at night, often beating a gong or drum.
夜幕降临，更夫提着灯笼，敲着梆子，沿街巡逻，提醒人们关好门窗，平安入眠
As night fell, the night watchman, lantern in hand, patrolled the streets, striking his clapper to remind people to secure their doors and windows and sleep soundly.
8
9
A drum used in ancient China to mark the night watches.
寂静的夜晚，远处传来阵阵更鼓声，提醒着人们时间的流逝。
In the silent night, the intermittent sound of the watch drum drifted from afar, reminding people of the passage of time.
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11
Even more; furthermore; all the more.
我们需要更加努力才能完成这个项目。
We need to work even harder to complete this project.
12
A watchtower from ancient times, used for announcing the time, often equipped with a drum.
夜色渐浓，远处传来更楼的鼓声，提醒着人们已是深夜。
As night deepened, the sound of drums from the watchtower echoed in the distance, reminding people that it was late at night.
13
A water clock used in ancient China to mark the night hours; by extension, the night hours themselves.
夜色沉沉，更漏声声入耳，伴着深院里闺中人的幽叹。
The night was deep, and the sound of the water clock echoed, accompanying the melancholic sighs of the lady in the secluded courtyard.
14
to change name
这家公司因为业务调整，决定将品牌名称更名为“创新未来”。
This company decided to rename its brand to "Innovation Future" due to business adjustments.
15
Menopause; the period in a woman's life, typically between 45-50 years old, when menstruation naturally stops and various physiological changes occur.
许多女性在进入更年期时会经历身体和情绪上的变化。
Many women experience physical and emotional changes when entering menopause.
16
Too numerous to count; countless.
这家图书馆的藏书量更仆难数，从古籍到现代小说应有尽有，为读者提供了无尽的知识宝库。
The collection of books in this library is too numerous to count; it has everything from ancient texts to modern novels, offering readers an inexhaustible treasure trove of knowledge.
More words with 更
- biàn变gēng更Change, alter, or transform.
- xún巡gēng更to keep night watch; night patrol
- zhí值gēng更to be on night duty or patrol
- huì惠gēng更sī斯Huygens
- chǐ齿gēng更change of teeth, replacement of teeth
- gèng更dà大larger, greater
- gèng更hǎo好better
- gēng更xīn新Update, Renew
- gèng更gāo高Higher, Taller
- gēng更jù具more, possesses more
- gèng更shēn深deeper, more profound
- gèng更zāo糟worse, even worse
- gèng更dī低lower, even lower
- gèng更jiā佳Better, Superior
- gèng更jiǔ久Longer, For longer
- gèng更kuài快faster
- gèng更lěng冷colder
- gèng更liàng亮brighter
- gèng更qiáng强stronger, more powerful
- gēng更tì替replace, alternate
Idioms with 更
- gèng更dài待hé何shí时What are we still waiting for?
- gèng更jìn进yī一gān竿make further progress
- gēng更lán阑rén人jìng静late night and silent
- gēng更míng名gǎi改xìng姓change one's name and surname
- gēng更shēn深rén人jìng静in the dead of night
- gēng更shēn深yè夜jìng静deep night, utterly quiet
- gēng更xīn新huàn换dài代update and replace generations
- gèng更xìng姓gǎi改míng名change one's name
- áo熬gēng更shǒu守yè夜stay up late or work through the night
- bàn半yè夜sān三gēng更in the dead of night
- dí涤gù故gēng更xīn新discard the old, embrace the new
- gǎi改xián弦gēng更zhāng张reform a system or change a plan
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Open the tool →Questions about 更
What does 更 mean in Chinese?
更 (gēng) means “To change” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 更?
更 has 2 pronunciations: gēng, gèng.
How many strokes does 更 have?
更 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 更?
更 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 曰. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 更?
The radical of 更 is 曰.