Writing
改正 (gǎizhèng) — how to say "to correct" in Chinese
改正
To correct, to amend
verb
Character composition
改
to change
正
correct
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
改正缺点
gǎizhèng quēdiǎn
correct shortcomings
及时改正
jíshí gǎizhèng
correct in time
改正错误
gǎizhèng cuòwù
correct a mistake
Examples
请仔细检查你的作业，把错误的地方改正过来。
Please check your homework carefully and correct the mistakes.
改正错误。
To correct a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How to say correct in Chinese?
"to correct" in Chinese is 改正 (gǎizhèng).
改正 meaning in English
改正 (gǎizhèng) means "To correct, to amend".
How is 改正 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǎizhèng (written as gaizheng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to correct" in Chinese characters?
It is written 改正: 改 has 7 strokes, 正 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 改正?
改正 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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