ㄍㄜˊ gaak3

  • animal hide
  • leather
  • to reform
  • to remove
  • to expel (from office)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 革 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 革命万岁! Long live the Revolution!
  • 我反對政治改革。 I am against political reform.
  • 我支持政治改革。 I support political reform.
  • 他们忙于社会改革。 They were busy working for social reforms.
  • 革命迎来了新时代。 The revolution ushered in a new era.

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