COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 丱
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Two braids 丱 of hair
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How to Write 丱 (guàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
two tufts of hair
guànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guàn
丱
two tufts of hair
Common words
guàn
丱
two tufts of hair
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丱
Say “guàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丱
Common words and phrases
guàn
two tufts of hair
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丱?
丱 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 丱 (guàn) mean?
丱 (guàn) means two tufts of hair.
What is the radical of 丱?
The radical of 丱 is 丨, associated with Not yet classified.