COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 惯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 贯 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 惯 (guàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
accustomed to
guànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guàn
惯
accustomed to
Common words
xí guàn
习惯
habit; custom; usual practice; to be used to
guàn lì
惯例
convention; usual practice
guàn xìng
惯性
(physics) inertia; (fig.) force of habit; tendency to do things in the accustomed way; habitual
jiāo guàn
娇惯
to pamper; to coddle; to spoil
sī kōng jiàn guàn
司空见惯
a common occurrence (idiom)
guàn
惯
accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 惯
Say “guàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 惯
Common words and phrases
xí guàn
habit; custom; usual practice; to be used to
guàn lì
convention; usual practice
guàn xìng
(physics) inertia; (fig.) force of habit; tendency to do things in the accustomed way; habitual
jiāo guàn
to pamper; to coddle; to spoil
sī kōng jiàn guàn
a common occurrence (idiom)
guàn
accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“惯”。
Zhège zì shì “guàn”.
This character is “惯”.
我正在学习“惯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guàn” zì.
I am learning the character “惯”.
请写一遍“惯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guàn”.
Please write “惯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 惯?
惯 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 惯 (guàn) mean?
惯 (guàn) means accustomed to.
What is the radical of 惯?
The radical of 惯 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.