Everyday characterSound

该

gāi

should

Frequency
#319Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

亥 hài gives an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 亥

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 1

  • 应该yīnggāishouldHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

Characters with a dotted underline are not in the course yet.

  • 你应该早点儿睡觉。Nǐ yīnggāi zǎo diǎnr shuìjiào.You should go to bed earlier.