COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泔 is built
Traditional etymology note: Sweet 甘 water 氵; 甘 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 泔 (gān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
slop from rinsing rice
gānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gān
泔
slop from rinsing rice
Common words
gān
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slop from rinsing rice
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泔
Say “gān” 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 泔
Common words and phrases
gān
slop from rinsing rice
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“泔”。
Zhège zì shì “gān”.
This character is “泔”.
我正在学习“泔”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gān” zì.
I am learning the character “泔”.
请写一遍“泔”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gān”.
Please write “泔” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泔?
泔 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泔 (gān) mean?
泔 (gān) means slop from rinsing rice.
What is the radical of 泔?
The radical of 泔 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.