COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 关 is built
关 can be remembered by breaking it into 丷 + 天. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 关 (guān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mountain pass
guānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guān
关
mountain pass
Common words
guān jī
关机
to turn off (a machine or device); to finish shooting a film
guān xì
关系
relation; relationship; to concern; to affect
guān xīn
关心
to be concerned about; to care about
guān yú
关于
pertaining to; concerning; with regard to; about
guān zhù
关注
to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention
yǒu guān
有关
to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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关
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 关
Say “guān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 关
Common words and phrases
guān jī
to turn off (a machine or device); to finish shooting a film
guān xì
relation; relationship; to concern; to affect
guān xīn
to be concerned about; to care about
guān yú
pertaining to; concerning; with regard to; about
guān zhù
to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention
yǒu guān
to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“关”。
Zhège zì shì “guān”.
This character is “关”.
我正在学习“关”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guān” zì.
I am learning the character “关”.
请写一遍“关”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guān”.
Please write “关” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 关?
关 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 关 (guān) mean?
关 (guān) means mountain pass.
What is the radical of 关?
The radical of 关 is 丷, associated with Not yet classified.