更
gèng
HSK 23 readings
“To change or replace” in Chinese is 更 (gèng).
Other characters with the syllable geng: see all 3 →
Meaning
- to change or replace
- to experience
- one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided
Show 6 more meanings
- watch (e.g. of a sentry or guard)
- more
- even more
- further
- still
- still more
Example
Readings
- gēngto change or replace / to experience / one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided / watch (e.g. of a sentry or guard)
- gèngmore / even more / further / still / still more
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Words containing 更
更加gèngjiāmore (than sth else)HSK 3更换gēnghuànto replace (a worn-out tire etc)HSK 5更新gēngxīnto replace the old with newHSK 5变更biàngēngto changeHSK 6更是gèng shìeven more (so)HSK 6更改gēnggǎito alterHSK 7-9更衣室gēngyīshìchange room; dressing room; locker roomHSK 7-9自力更生zìlì-gēngshēngregeneration through one's own effort (idiom)HSK 7-9
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