HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
改 — to change
- Reading
- gǎi
- Meaning
- to change; to alter; to correct
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
改 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gǎi and it means to change; to alter; to correct. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
改 appears in everyday chinese words such as 改 (change, alter), 改变 (change, alter) and 修改 (amend, modify, revise).
Chinese words containing 改
Frequently asked questions
What does 改 mean in Chinese?
改 means to change; to alter; to correct in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 改 read?
改 is read gǎi. Reading it inside real words — 改 and 改变 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 改 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 改 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 改 in a word?
A common word containing 改 is 改 (gǎi) — "change, alter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 改 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 改 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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