盖

蓋
gài
HSK 5
#1,050 most
frequent character
lid, top, cover, canopy, to build
verb
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

盖 is a short form of 蓋. Its first meaning was a mat of thatch for roofs. From that came cover and canopy, then to cover and conceal. Read gě, it is a surname borrowed only for its sound.

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Example Sentences

我会盖一个房子。
wǒ huì gài yígè fángzǐ 。
I can build a house.
请把盖子放回去。
qǐng bǎ gàizi fàng huíqù 。
Please put the lid back on.
雨盖了整个城市。
yǔ gàile zhěnggè chéngshì 。
The rain covered the entire city.

Same Characters, Different Readings

盖Ge3
surname Ge

Words with similar meanings

建筑jiànzhù
to construct
An alternative verb that emphasizes the action of constructing, often used in formal contexts.
遮盖zhēgài
to cover
A verb that specifically means to cover something, often used in more descriptive contexts.

Homophones

钙gài
calcium
概gài
(bound form) general, approximate

Words Starting With 盖

盖章gài zhāng
to affix a seal (to sth)

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Public Lists with 盖

Maintenance & Chores
Cleaning, laundry, repairs, household tasks, and schedules.
House, Home & Living
Rooms, household items, renting, owning, basic utilities, neighborhoods.
Basic Verbs
Core action verbs like 'go,' 'come,' 'eat,' 'see,' commonly encountered in HSK.
HSK 5
All words for the HSK 5 test
Furniture & Decor
Chairs, tables, sofas, lighting, decorative items, styles of interior design.