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賅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
賅gāito include; to prepare forx, 13 strokes, radical 貝
gāi(gai1) T1
  1. 1to include; to prepare for
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March 24, 2026

賅gāi(gai1)

The character 賅 (gāi) means 'to include' or 'to prepare for.' It is often used in contexts where something is being accounted for or included in a broader category. This character can also imply a sense of readiness or preparation for what is to come.

Strokes13Radical貝
Cultural Note

The concept of inclusion is significant in Chinese culture, often seen in practices such as family gatherings where everyone is included, symbolizing unity and togetherness. The idea of preparing for something, like the Spring Festival, emphasizes the importance of readiness in cultural celebrations.

Memory Tip

Think of 賅 as a treasure chest (the radical 貝, meaning 'treasure') that is open to include all kinds of valuable items. The sound 'gāi' resembles 'guy,' so imagine a guy preparing his treasure chest for an adventure, ensuring he includes everything he might need.

Meanings of 賅

gāi(gai1)
1to include; to prepare for
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About 賅

賅Simplified
13Strokes
貝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 賅 with similar characters like 加 (jiā, to add) or 该 (gāi, should). This character is more formal and is often used in written contexts rather than spoken language. It is commonly paired with terms related to inclusion or preparation.

HSK Study Tips

While 賅 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to preparation and inclusion. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in written texts, as it often appears in formal documents and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 賅 interchangeably with 加 (jiā) without recognizing the nuance of inclusion versus addition. For example, saying '我想要加这本书' (Wǒ xiǎng yào jiā zhè běn shū) when they mean to say 'I want to include this book' is incorrect; it should be '我想要賅这本书.'

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Etymology of 賅

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

money

Semantic (meaning)貝
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Phonetic (sound)亥
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Case file: 賅

  1. 1The meaning half貝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half亥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymoney
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 賅?

Decomposition of 賅

IDS Structure⿰貝亥
賅Full Character
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貝bei4
left
亥hai4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 賅?

How to say to include; to prepare for in Chinese

“to include; to prepare for” in Chinese is賅gāi

The character 賅 (gāi) means 'to include' or 'to prepare for.' It is often used in contexts where something is being accounted for or included in a broader category. This character can also imply a sense of readiness or preparation for what is to come.

When to use 賅

Learners often confuse 賅 with similar characters like 加 (jiā, to add) or 该 (gāi, should). This character is more formal and is often used in written contexts rather than spoken language. It is commonly paired with terms related to inclusion or preparation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 賅 interchangeably with 加 (jiā) without recognizing the nuance of inclusion versus addition. For example, saying '我想要加这本书' (Wǒ xiǎng yào jiā zhè běn shū) when they mean to say 'I want to include this book' is incorrect; it should be '我想要賅这本书.'

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賅

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Word Family of 賅

Words Containing This Character2
言简意赅concise and comprehensive (idiom)言簡意賅
赅gāifull賅
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Compound Meaning

What does 言简意赅 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 賅

It is pronounced as 'gāi'.

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