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March 24, 2026
垓gāi(gai1)
The character 垓 (gāi) refers to a boundary or border, particularly in a geographical or spatial context. It can denote the limits of a region or territory, often used in discussions about land and property.
Strokes9Radical土Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, boundaries were significant for land ownership and governance, with clear demarcations between territories often impacting social and political relations. This character also appears in classical poetry and texts discussing the natural landscape.
Memory Tip
Imagine the character 垓 as a 'guy' (gāi) standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the boundary of his land. The top of the character resembles the ground ('土', meaning earth) with a boundary marker ('𠂇') indicating his territory.
Meanings of 垓
gāi(gai1)
1border, boundary, frontier
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine the character 垓 as a 'guy' (gāi) standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the boundary of his land. The top of the character resembles the ground ('土', meaning earth) with a boundary marker ('𠂇') indicating his territory.
Usage Notes
This character is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more common in written texts or formal contexts. Learners should also be aware that it can be confused with similar characters, especially in pronunciation and form.
HSK Study Tips
While 垓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other words about land and boundaries, such as 地 (dì, ground) and 境 (jìng, boundary). Focus on recognizing its use in literary or historical texts.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, boundaries were significant for land ownership and governance, with clear demarcations between territories often impacting social and political relations. This character also appears in classical poetry and texts discussing the natural landscape.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 垓 with similar characters like 界 (jiè), which also means boundary but is more commonly used. For example, saying '我有一个垓' instead of '我有一个界' (I have a boundary) would be incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 垓
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In ancient China, boundaries were significant for land ownership and governance, with clear demarcations between territories often impacting social and political relations. This character also appears in classical poetry and texts discussing the natural landscape.
Word Family of 垓
Words Containing This Character2
垓gāiboundary
垓下ancient place name, in Anhui province
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 垓
It is pronounced as 'gāi' with a high-level tone.
No, it is not commonly used in daily conversation and is more likely to be found in formal or literary contexts.
Generally, it refers to physical or geographical borders rather than personal boundaries.
