概 Stroke Order — How to Write 概
概 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
概 Radical and Character Components
概 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 既 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 9 more strokes
概 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gài
Meanings of 概 in Chinese
1
gài概
General, approximate; often used in '大概' meaning probably or roughly.
我们大概会在下周开始新的项目计划。
We will probably start the new project plan next week.
Refers to a grand or beautiful scene, a spectacle, or a scenic view, often used in compounds like '胜概' (shèng gài) meaning 'scenic spot' or 'beautiful spectacle'.
黄山之美，自古以来就是文人墨客笔下的胜概。
The beauty of Mount Huangshan has, since ancient times, been a magnificent spectacle described in the writings of literati.
Without exception; uniformly; generally, often used in the phrase "一概而论" meaning to lump together or make sweeping generalizations.
不同的人有不同的喜好，我们不能一概而论。
Different people have different preferences; we cannot lump them all together.
Manner, bearing, or spirit, often indicating moral integrity or impressive resolve.
他做事情总是很有气概，从不退缩。
He always handles things with great spirit, never backing down.
A small wooden board used to level off grain or other dry measures in a vessel (like a peck or bushel) for accurate measurement.
用概将米刮平，以确保称量准确。
Use the strikeboard to level off the rice, ensuring accurate measurement.
Common Words and Phrases with 概
1
model
这位艺术家以其独特的创作方式，成为年轻一代的概范。
This artist, with their unique creative approach, became a model for the younger generation.
2
A general survey or overview.
在开始深入研究之前，我们先对整个项目做个概观。
Before diving deep into the research, let's first get a general overview of the entire project.
3
General situation; an overview or a summary of the general situation.
在会议开始前，他向大家介绍了项目的基本概况。
Before the meeting started, he gave everyone a basic overview of the project.
4
To summarize or generalize; to sum up in broad outline.
请你用几句话概括一下这篇文章的中心思想。
Please summarize the main idea of this article in a few sentences.
5
Probability, a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, typically expressed as a number between 0 and 1.
根据天气预报，明天下雨的概率是百分之七十。
According to the weather forecast, the probability of rain tomorrow is seventy percent.
6
An abbreviation, a general outline, or a summary.
这份报告的概略部分概述了主要发现和结论。
The summary section of this report outlines the main findings and conclusions.
7
An outline, introduction, or general survey of a subject.
这本教科书提供了量子物理学的概论，适合初学者阅读。
This textbook provides a general introduction to quantum physics, suitable for beginners.
8
general picture; overall situation or appearance
这份报告描绘了该行业当前发展的概貌。
This report depicts the general outline of the industry's current development.
9
There is no exception to this rule; universally applicable.
任何想要取得成功的人，都需要付出辛勤的汗水，这一点概莫能外。
Anyone who wishes to achieve success must put in diligent effort; there are no exceptions to this rule.
10
An abstract idea or a general notion formed in the mind.
她努力理解哲学中的抽象概念。
She strives to understand abstract concepts in philosophy.
11
approximate number
我只能给你一个概数，具体数量还得再确认。
I can only give you an approximate number; the exact quantity needs further confirmation.
12
A rough or preliminary estimate of revenue and expenditure, typically made before a detailed budget is prepared.
为了规划新产品的开发，我们需要一份详细的成本概算。
To plan the development of the new product, we need a detailed cost estimate.
13
A silhouette or outline drawing used to depict features or for identification.
学生们首先绘制了实验装置的概图，以便更好地理解其结构。
The students first drew an outline sketch of the experimental setup to better understand its structure.
14
An outline or a summary of essential content.
请你用三分钟的时间，向大家介绍一下这个项目的概要。
Please take three minutes to introduce the overview of this project to everyone.
More words with 概
- gěng梗gài概Summary, Outline
- jié节gài概high moral principles
- shèng胜gài概fine scenery; scenic spot
- dà大gài概approximately, probably
- qì气gài概Spirit, Mettle
- yí一gài概all, without exception
- dà大gài概shì是Probably, Likely
- gài概bú不tuì退huàn换No returns or exchanges., All sales final.
- guān关jiàn键gài概niàn念Key concept, Core concept
- hé核xīn心gài概niàn念core concept, key concept
- jī基běn本gài概niàn念Basic concept, Fundamental concept
- kē科xué学gài概niàn念scientific concept, scientific idea
- lǐ理lùn论gài概niàn念theoretical concept, theoretical construct
- shù数xué学gài概niàn念Mathematical concept, Math concept
- zhé哲xué学gài概niàn念philosophical concept, philosophical idea
- jī基chǔ础gài概niàn念basic concepts, fundamental concepts
- wù物lǐ理gài概niàn念physical concept, physics concept
- yí一gài概bù不zhī知know nothing at all, be utterly ignorant
- yǒu有qì气gài概chivalrous, gallant
- gài概lǜ率wèn问tí题probability problem, probability question
Idioms with 概
- yī一gài概ér而lùn论treat all uniformly
- yǐ以piān偏gài概quán全generalize from a specific case
- gài概bù不yóu由jǐ己beyond one's control
- cū粗jù具gěng梗gài概have a rough outline
- yī一gài概ér而yán言make sweeping generalizations
- gài概rì日líng凌yún云towering to the sky
- bù不shǎo少gài概jiàn见see only a general outline
- xiǎng想wàng望fēng风gài概admire and long to meet a noble person
Recommended tools
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →Questions about 概
What does 概 mean in Chinese?
概 (gài) means “General, approximate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 概?
概 is pronounced gài in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 概 have?
概 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 概?
概 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 概?
The radical of 概 is 木, and 概 is a phono-semantic compound.