槩 (gài) - General & approximate

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gài ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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槩 · gài

General;

approximate;

outline;

in general;

all without exception;

formerly used as a variant of 概.

Generalapproximateoutline

Usage highlights

General outlineApproximate amountGeneral principleAll without exceptionGeneral situationRough estimate

Synonyms

  • 概— general; approximate (modern standard form)
  • 大略— general idea; outline
  • 大致— roughly; approximately

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • General outline(槩略)
  • Approximate amount(槩数)
  • General principle(槩论)
  • All without exception(一槩)

Collocations

  • General outline(槩略)
  • Approximate amount(槩数)
  • General principle(槩论)
  • All without exception(一槩)
  • General situation(槩况)
  • Rough estimate(槩算)

Idioms

  • To treat all alike without discrimination(一槩而论)
  • General principle that applies to all(槩莫能外)
  • Roughly the same(大槩相同)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 槩 is an ancient variant of 概, used in classical texts to express generality and approximation.
  • The character was commonly used in historical documents and philosophical writings to denote universal principles.
  • In modern usage, 槩 has been largely replaced by 概 in simplified Chinese, but appears in historical and classical contexts.

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