盖 Stroke Order — How to Write 盖
盖 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 皿, 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.
盖 Radical and Character Components
盖 is an ideographic compound. A dish 皿 with a lid 羊.
Radical: 皿 + 6 more strokes
盖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gài
- gě
- hé
Meanings of 盖 in Chinese
1
gài盖
A cover, lid, or cap; also used in compound words for body parts that cover or protect, like 'knee'.
饭菜凉了，记得把盖子盖上。
The food is getting cold, remember to put the lid on.
A cover or canopy, often for protection from rain, similar to an umbrella.
农民们搭建了一个简易的雨盖来保护幼苗不受雨水侵袭。
Farmers built a simple rain canopy to protect the seedlings from rainwater intrusion.
To cover from above, to conceal, or to put a lid on something.
妈妈用被子盖住了熟睡的孩子。
Mom covered the sleeping child with a quilt.
To surpass or excel, often implying an overwhelming superiority over others.
他的智慧盖过同龄人，总能提出独到的见解。
His wisdom surpasses his peers, and he always offers unique insights.
Dialectal; describes something extraordinarily good, awesome, or outstanding.
这地方真叫盖，我太喜欢这里了。
This place is truly awesome, I really love it here.
to stamp; to seal (with a chop or seal)
请在这份文件上盖章。
Please stamp this document.
To build or construct (a building, house, etc.); to erect.
他们正在盖一栋新楼。
They are building a new building.
A classical Chinese particle (文言虚词) used as a conjunction to introduce a reason or cause.
有所不知，盖未学也。
Something I do not know, for I have not learned it.
2
gě盖
An ancient place name, located in the northwest of present-day Yishui County, Shandong Province, China.
盖邑位于古鲁国附近。
The ancient city of Gai was located near the old state of Lu.
3
hé盖
A classical Chinese modal particle, equivalent to '盍', meaning 'why not' or 'why don't you'.
盖不归乎？
Why not return?
Common Words and Phrases with 盖
1
A cover plate, slab, or panel used to seal, enclose, or top a container, structure, or as an outer protective layer (e.g., sheathing for a building).
工人正在安装下水道的盖板。
The workers are installing the manhole cover.
2
A cup with a lid.
她喜欢用盖杯泡花茶，这样茶水不容易凉。
She likes to brew herbal tea in a lidded cup, so the tea doesn't get cold easily.
3
rice with toppings, or rice served with meat and vegetables on top
我最喜欢吃麻婆豆腐盖饭了
My favorite is Mapo Tofu rice bowl.
4
To make a final judgment or verdict, typically on a person's life only after their death.
这部电影的成功与否，可能要等几年之后，让观众和评论界真正沉淀下来，才能盖棺论定。
The success or failure of this film might only be definitively judged a few years later, after the audience and critics have truly settled their opinions.
5
A philosophical theory asserting that absolute certainty is unattainable, especially in certain fields (like physics and social sciences) or moral questions, and that probability or likelihood should guide belief and action.
在科学研究中，许多结论都基于盖然论，因为绝对的确定性往往难以达到
In scientific research, many conclusions are based on probabilism, as absolute certainty is often difficult to achieve.
6
A probabilistic or contingent judgment reflecting that an object may or may not possess a certain attribute, often expressed in the form 'S is possibly (or possibly not) P'.
根据市场分析，未来这款产品可能会畅销，这是一个盖然判断，因为市场总有不确定性。
According to market analysis, this product might sell well in the future, which is a probable judgment, as there are always uncertainties in the market.
7
the quality of being probable or likely to happen, but not certain; probability.
这项研究结果的盖然性很高，但还需要进一步验证。
The likelihood of these research findings is high, but further verification is still required.
8
Peerless; unparalleled; matchless.
他凭借盖世的才华和不懈的努力，最终成为了一代宗师。
With his unparalleled talent and unremitting efforts, he eventually became a grand master of his generation.
9
The Gestapo, a secret police organization of Fascist Germany, known for its terroristic methods against suspected traitors or rebels.
那个组织行事神秘，权力巨大，仿佛一支无形的盖世太保，让人感到不安。
That organization acts mysteriously and has immense power, like an invisible Gestapo, making people feel uneasy.
10
Unparalleled in the world
他精湛的剑法，在江湖中被誉为盖世无双，无人能及
His exquisite swordsmanship was acclaimed as unrivaled in the martial arts world, unmatched by anyone.
11
A traditional Chinese bridal veil, often red, or a head covering worn by women in some regions for protection from elements like wind and sand.
新娘轻轻掀起盖头，露出了羞涩的笑容。
The bride gently lifted her bridal veil, revealing a shy smile.
12
To stamp or affix a seal, typically on a document, for authentication or approval.
这份合同需要双方代表盖章后才能正式生效。
This contract will only officially take effect after being stamped by representatives from both parties.
13
A lid or cover for something, like a teapot lid.
请把这个盒子的盖子盖好，以防东西掉出来。
Please close the lid of this box properly to prevent things from falling out.
More words with 盖
- fù覆gài盖cover, overlay
- hán涵gài盖To cover, include, or contain.
- bèi被gài盖A quilt or coverlet; bedding.
- chē车gài盖hood, bonnet
- dǐng顶gài盖a top cover or lid
- huá华gài盖Imperial canopy, Asterism of the Canopy
- jiā加gài盖affix a seal, stamp
- lú颅gài盖Calvaria, Skullcap
- pū铺gài盖beddings; bedclothes; covers
- xuě雪gài盖Snow cover
- shàn苫gài盖to cover
- tú涂gài盖paint over, coat
- yǎn掩gài盖Cover up, Conceal
- zhē遮gài盖To cover or to conceal/hide.
- dā搭gài盖construct, erect
- qīng倾gài盖Become fast friends upon a chance meeting, Strike up a friendship quickly
- jiē揭gài盖zi子Take off the lid, Remove the cover
- wǔ捂gài盖zi子Cover up
- xī膝gài盖gǔ骨kneecap, patella
- gài盖hǎo好Covered well, Built
Idioms with 盖
- gài盖shì世yīng英xióng雄unrivaled hero
- gài盖shì世zhī之cái才peerless talent
- bá拔shān山gài盖shì世Peerlessly mighty and brave
- cái才huá华gài盖shì世unparalleled talent
- dōu兜tóu头gài盖liǎn脸all over one's head and face
- fāng方dǐ底yuán圆gài盖incompatible or ill-suited
- gōng功gài盖tiān天xià下achievements cover the world
- gōng功gāo高gài盖shì世achievements tower over the world
- màn漫tiān天gài盖dì地all-encompassing and pervasive
- pī劈tiān天gài盖dì地overwhelmingly vast and powerful
- pī劈tóu头gài盖liǎn脸to come down forcefully and directly
- pū铺tiān天gài盖dì地overwhelmingly vast and widespread
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Open the tool →Questions about 盖
What does 盖 mean in Chinese?
盖 (gài) means “A cover, lid, or cap” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 盖?
盖 has 3 pronunciations: gài, gě, hé.
How many strokes does 盖 have?
盖 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 盖?
盖 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 皿. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 盖?
The radical of 盖 is 皿, and 盖 is an ideographic compound.
