给 (gěi) means "to give; for" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.

What is the traditional form of 给?

The traditional Chinese form of 给 is 給.

How many strokes does 给 have?

给 has 9 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.

给 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.

gěi

to give; for

Traditional: 給

Stroke order

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

给

9 strokes

请给我一杯水。

Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ.

Please give me a glass of water.

服务员给我一杯水。

Fúwùyuán gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ.

The waiter gives me a glass of water.

人口增长过快可能会给环境带来压力。

Rénkǒu zēngzhǎng guò kuài kěnéng huì gěi huánjìng dài lái yālì.

Overly rapid population growth may bring pressure to the environment.

Story: Kill with a Borrowed Knife

Read 给 inside a graded Chinese story.

What does 给 mean?: 给 (gěi) means "to give; for" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 给?: The traditional Chinese form of 给 is 給.
How many strokes does 给 have?: 给 has 9 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 给 in?: 给 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.