COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 干 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 杆 (gān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stick
gānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gān / gǎn
杆
stick
Common words
gàng gǎn
杠杆
lever; pry bar; crowbar; financial leverage
lán gān
栏杆
railing; banister
gān
杆
pole
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杆
Say “gān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杆
Common words and phrases
gàng gǎn
lever; pry bar; crowbar; financial leverage
lán gān
railing; banister
gān
pole
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杆”。
Zhège zì shì “gān”.
This character is “杆”.
我正在学习“杆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gān” zì.
I am learning the character “杆”.
请写一遍“杆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gān”.
Please write “杆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杆?
杆 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杆 (gān) mean?
杆 (gān) means stick.
What is the radical of 杆?
The radical of 杆 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.