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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
盖章gàizhāngto affix a seal (to sth)HSK 6, nr, 22 strokes, rank #23169, Hard
盖章gàizhāngto affix a sealHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #23169, Hard
盖章gàizhāngto stamp (a document)HSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #23169, Hard
盖章gàizhāngto sign off on sthHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #23169, Hard
gàizhāng(gai4zhang1)gai zhang T4
  1. 1to affix a seal (to sth)
  2. 2to affix a seal
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March 24, 2026

盖章(蓋章)gàizhāng(gai4zhang1)

盖章 (gài zhāng) refers to the act of affixing a seal or stamp to a document, which signifies approval or authenticity. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal, governmental, or business documents, to indicate that a document has been officially endorsed or validated.

Strokes22Frequency#23169DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the act of stamping documents is deeply rooted in the bureaucratic system, where seals symbolize authority and legitimacy, often carrying more weight than signatures in business and governance.

Memory tip

Imagine a large stamp with the character 盖 (gài) on it, which looks like a roof covering something important. The sound 'gài' can remind you of 'guy' who is stamping down with authority, sealing the deal with a loud 'thud!'

Meanings of 盖章

gàizhāng(gai4zhang1)
1to affix a seal (to sth)
2to affix a seal
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About 盖章

盖章Simplified
蓋章Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#23169Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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盖印 (gài yìn) — use 盖章 for official document endorsement, while 盖印 is more general and can refer to stamping without formal approval.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 盖 (gài) is the fourth tone and can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 盖章文件 (gài zhāng wénjiàn) meaning 'stamped document'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 盖章 connects with other legal and formal vocabulary at this level. Students should focus on understanding its applications in official contexts and practice its usage in sentences to gain fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 盖 (gài) with other similar characters, leading to pronunciation errors. For instance, saying 'gāi' instead of 'gài' changes the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

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Component Characters

盖gàilid
HSK 511 strokes皿
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章zhāngchapter
HSK 611 strokes立
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How to say to affix a seal (to sth) in Chinese

“to affix a seal (to sth)” in Chinese is盖章gàizhāng

盖章 (gài zhāng) refers to the act of affixing a seal or stamp to a document, which signifies approval or authenticity. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal, governmental, or business documents, to indicate that a document has been officially endorsed or validated.

When to use 盖章

Be cautious with the tone; 盖 (gài) is the fourth tone and can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 盖章文件 (gài zhāng wénjiàn) meaning 'stamped document'.

盖章 or something close to it

盖印 (gài yìn) — use 盖章 for official document endorsement, while 盖印 is more general and can refer to stamping without formal approval.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 盖 (gài) with other similar characters, leading to pronunciation errors. For instance, saying 'gāi' instead of 'gài' changes the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

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盖章 (gài zhāng) refers to stamping a document with a seal, while 签名 (qiān míng) means signing one's name. The former is often seen as more authoritative.

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