改 Stroke Order — How to Write 改
改 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 攵, 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.
改 Radical and Character Components
改 is an ideographic compound. A hand with a stick 攵 disciplining a kneeling child 己.
Radical: 攵 + 3 more strokes
改 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gǎi
Meanings of 改 in Chinese
1
gǎi改
To change, alter, reform, or improve something.
我们应该改变学习方法，以改善考试成绩。
We should change our study methods to improve our exam results.
Common Words and Phrases with 改
1
To revise or update an existing version or edition.
出版社决定对这本畅销书进行改版，加入最新的研究成果和案例分析。
The publishing house decided to revise this best-selling book, incorporating the latest research findings and case studies.
2
to disguise oneself; to change one's appearance
为了躲避追捕，他改扮成一个农民，混入人群中
To evade capture, he disguised himself as a farmer and blended into the crowd.
3
To adapt an original work, often changing its literary or artistic form.
这部小说被改编成了一部电影，赢得了观众的喜爱。
This novel was adapted into a movie and won the audience's favor.
4
To make or become different from what it was before; to alter or transform.
阅读可以改变一个人的思维方式。
Reading can change a person's way of thinking.
5
A change of dynasty or ruling regime.
随着智能手机的普及，传统翻盖手机的时代已经彻底改朝换代了。
With the widespread adoption of smartphones, the era of traditional flip phones has undergone a complete transformation.
6
to change a name or title; to rename
这家公司决定将其产品线改称为“未来之星”系列。
This company decided to rename its product line to the 'Stars of the Future' series.
7
to change into; to convert into
我们可以把这个储藏室改成一个舒适的阅读角。
We can change this storage room into a cozy reading nook.
8
to change one's route or the course of a river
由于前方施工，所有车辆都需要改道。
Due to construction ahead, all vehicles need to reroute.
9
to give up or drop (a bad habit)
我决定改掉熬夜的坏习惯，早睡早起
I decided to break my bad habit of staying up late and go to bed early and wake up early.
10
rewrite; reformulate
编辑们正在改订旧版的教科书，以纳入最新的科学发现。
The editors are revising the old edition of the textbook to include the latest scientific discoveries.
11
To change or modify something, such as text, content, or a schedule.
这份文件还需要进行一些改动，才能最终定稿
This document still needs some changes before it can be finalized.
12
To give up evil and turn to good; to mend one's ways.
经过多年的反思，他终于下定决心改恶向善，重新开始自己的生活。
After years of reflection, he finally decided to abandon his evil ways and turn towards good, starting his life anew.
13
To revise or rewrite a draft or manuscript.
他花了一整个下午的时间来改稿，确保文章没有任何错误。
He spent the entire afternoon revising the draft to ensure there were no errors in the article.
14
To improve something by changing or revising its old or unreasonable parts to make it more rational and perfect.
学校正在考虑对课程设置进行全面改革，以适应时代发展。
The school is considering a comprehensive reform of its curriculum to adapt to the development of the times.
15
To change the appearance or condition of something, usually for the better; to change one's view or perception.
经过团队的努力，我们部门的工作效率有了显著改观
Thanks to the team's efforts, our department's work efficiency has shown significant improvement.
16
To correct one's mistakes; to mend one's ways.
一个人如果真心改过，大家都会给他机会。
If a person sincerely corrects their mistakes, everyone will give them a chance.
More words with 改
- pī批gǎi改Grade, Correct
- fáng房gǎi改housing reform
- huǐ悔gǎi改To repent and amend one's ways.
- jiào教gǎi改educational reform
- láo劳gǎi改reform through labor
- tú涂gǎi改alter, revise
- zhěng整gǎi改rectification, correction
- gēng更gǎi改change, alter
- shān删gǎi改edit, delete and revise
- xiū修gǎi改modify, revise
- cuàn窜gǎi改tamper with, alter
- cuàn篡gǎi改tamper, falsify
- píng评gǎi改Grade and correct, Review and revise
- shěn审gǎi改to check and revise
- jiào校gǎi改Proofread and correct, Revise
- láo劳gǎi改nóng农chǎng场labor camp, prison farm
- tǔ土dì地gǎi改gé革land reform
- gǎi改jìn进Improve, Improvement
- gǎi改liáng良improve, ameliorate
- gǎi改shàn善improve, better
Idioms with 改
- gǎi改è恶cóng从shàn善give up evil and follow good
- gǎi改è恶xíng行shàn善give up evil and do good
- gǎi改guò过zì自xīn新correct errors and make a fresh start
- gǎi改huàn换jiā家mén门improve family's social status
- gǎi改huàn换mén门tíng庭switch allegiance or patronage
- gǎi改míng名huàn换xìng姓change one's name and identity
- gǎi改tiān天huàn换dì地to transform completely
- gǎi改tóu头huàn换miàn面make superficial changes
- gǎi改xián弦gēng更zhāng张reform a system or change a plan
- gǎi改xián弦yì易zhé辙change one's approach or direction
- gǎi改xié邪guī归zhèng正mend one's ways
- gǎi改yuán辕yì易zhé辙change one's approach or methods
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Open the tool →Questions about 改
What does 改 mean in Chinese?
改 (gǎi) means “To change” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 改?
改 is pronounced gǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 改 have?
改 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 改?
改 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 攵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 改?
The radical of 改 is 攵, and 改 is an ideographic compound.