Chinese
gài
Meaning: to cover; to put a lid on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

為了防止灰塵,請把食物蓋好。
为了防止灰尘,请把食物盖好。
To prevent dust, please cover the food well.
這棟建築是用水泥蓋的。
This building is built with cement.
那一幢房子是新蓋的。
That building is newly built.
工人先挖地基,再蓋牆。
The workers first dig the foundation, then build the wall.
他在合同上蓋了印章。
He put a seal on the contract.

Usage Notes

To place something over an object to protect or hide it.

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