COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 港 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 巷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 港 (gǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
harbor
gǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǎng
港
harbor
Common words
gǎng kǒu
港口
port; harbor
gǎng wān
港湾
bay serving as a harbor
gǎng
港
harbor; port
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 港
Say “gǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 港
Common words and phrases
gǎng kǒu
port; harbor
gǎng wān
bay serving as a harbor
gǎng
harbor; port
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 港?
港 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 港 (gǎng) mean?
港 (gǎng) means harbor.
What is the radical of 港?
The radical of 港 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.