HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
盖 — cover
- Reading
- gài
- Meaning
- cover; lid; to build; to construct
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
盖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is gài and it means cover; lid; to build; to construct. 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.
盖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 盖 (cover, lid), 覆盖 (cover, overlay) and 掩盖 (cover, conceal, hide).
Chinese words containing 盖
Frequently asked questions
What does 盖 mean in Chinese?
盖 means cover; lid; to build; to construct in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 盖 read?
盖 is read gài. Reading it inside real words — 盖 and 覆盖 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盖 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 盖 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盖 in a word?
A common word containing 盖 is 盖 (gài) — "cover, lid". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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