Definition
盖 (gài) as a verb means 'to cover' (everyday word) or 'to build' (a house). For covering, 覆盖 (fù gài) is more formal and implies covering a large area completely, while 遮 (zhē) focuses on blocking or hiding. As a noun, 盖 means 'lid' or 'top' (e.g., bottle cap).
noun
lidcovertop
verb
to coverto concealto build (a house, structure)
Easily confused
- 血xiělook-alikeblood
- 该gāisound-alike(modal verb) should, ought to; used to indicate strong necessity or likelihood
- 盘pánlook-alike(classifier) used for games of chess, go, etc.; also for coils of wire or tape
- 该gāisound-alikeshould; ought to
- 改gǎisound-aliketo change, to alter
- 钙gàisound-alikecalcium
- 概gàisound-alike(bound form) general; approximate (used in 大概, 概况, etc.)
Examples
- 。Qǐng bǎ guō gài hǎo.Please cover the pot well.
- 。Tā zài gài fángzi.He is building a house.
- 盖。Bēizi de gài shì lán sè de.The lid of the cup is blue.
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