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    Expressing to cover or to build with 盖 (gài)

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    Explanation

    盖 (gài) is a verb meaning 'to cover,' 'to lid,' or 'to build.' It can describe placing a cover on something, stamping a seal, or constructing a building. As a noun, it also means 'lid' or 'cover.'

    Examples

    • 出门前记得盖上锅盖。

      chūmén qián jìde gài shàng guōgài.

      Remember to put the lid on the pot before you go out.

    • 他们打算在村子里盖一栋新房子。

      tāmen dǎsuàn zài cūnzi lǐ gài yī dòng xīn fángzi.

      They plan to build a new house in the village.

    • 请在这份文件上盖个章。

      qǐng zài zhè fèn wénjiàn shàng gài gè zhāng.

      Please stamp this document.

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