COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 敢
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A hand with a stick 攵 striking a beast 耳
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How to Write 敢 (gǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to dare
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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gǎn
敢
to dare
Common words
yǒng gǎn
勇敢
brave; courageous
gǎn yú
敢于
to have the courage to do sth; to dare to; bold in
bù gǎn dāng
不敢当
lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me
gǎn
敢
to dare; daring; (polite) may I venture
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 敢
Say “gǎn” 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 敢
Common words and phrases
yǒng gǎn
brave; courageous
gǎn yú
to have the courage to do sth; to dare to; bold in
bù gǎn dāng
lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me
gǎn
to dare; daring; (polite) may I venture
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“敢”。
Zhège zì shì “gǎn”.
This character is “敢”.
我正在学习“敢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “敢”.
请写一遍“敢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gǎn”.
Please write “敢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 敢?
敢 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 敢 (gǎn) mean?
敢 (gǎn) means to dare.
What is the radical of 敢?
The radical of 敢 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.