COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 甘 is built
Traditional etymology note: Picture of a tongue with 一 marking the sweet spot
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How to Write 甘 (gān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Gan
gānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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gān
甘
surname Gan
Common words
gān xīn
甘心
to be willing to; to resign oneself to
kǔ jìn gān lái
苦尽甘来
bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom); the hard times are over, the good times just beginning
xīn gān qíng yuàn
心甘情愿
delighted to (do sth, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 甘
Say “gān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 甘
Common words and phrases
gān xīn
to be willing to; to resign oneself to
kǔ jìn gān lái
bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom); the hard times are over, the good times just beginning
xīn gān qíng yuàn
delighted to (do sth, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 甘?
甘 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 甘 (gān) mean?
甘 (gān) means surname Gan.
What is the radical of 甘?
The radical of 甘 is 甘, associated with Not yet classified.