COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 官 is built
官 can be remembered by breaking it into 宀 + 㠯. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 官 (guān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
government official
guānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guān
官
government official
Common words
fǎ guān
法官
judge (in court)
guān fāng
官方
government; official (approved or issued by an authority)
guān yuán
官员
official (in an organization or government); administrator
guān bīng
官兵
(military) officers and soldiers; officers and men; (old) government troops
guān lì
官吏
bureaucrat; official
guān liáo
官僚
bureaucrat; bureaucracy; bureaucratic
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 官
Say “guān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 官
Common words and phrases
fǎ guān
judge (in court)
guān fāng
government; official (approved or issued by an authority)
guān yuán
official (in an organization or government); administrator
guān bīng
(military) officers and soldiers; officers and men; (old) government troops
guān lì
bureaucrat; official
guān liáo
bureaucrat; bureaucracy; bureaucratic
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 官?
官 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 官 (guān) mean?
官 (guān) means government official.
What is the radical of 官?
The radical of 官 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.